Tagline: Sparking Entrepreneurship to Change Rural lives in Uganda
Youth and Women for Opportunities – Uganda has a bold vision to eradicate generational poverty by empowering women as entrepreneurs. As a renowned leader in entrepreneurship training, we provide women living in poverty with the necessary knowledge to establish sustainable businesses and instill the confidence to seize opportunities. Through our innovative social franchise model, we aim to impact at least 1 million rural women in Teso region of eastern Uganda, enabling them to replicate our transformative model in their own communities.
Since its formation in 2014, Youth and Women for Opportunities – Uganda has made a substantial impact, empowering women as entrepreneurs and transforming lives in measurable ways.
Quantifiable Impact:
- Number of Women Reached: Since inception, the organization has successfully reached and trained over 100,000 women living in poverty.
- Entrepreneurship Success Rate: Of the women trained, 70% have successfully established their businesses and reported improved economic stability and income levels.
- Job Creation: The organization’s efforts have led to the creation of over 15,000 jobs in various sectors, positively impacting families and communities.
- Replication Model: Over 500 women have become successful social franchisees, expanding the organization’s reach to additional communities and providing training and support to other aspiring entrepreneurs.
- Sustainable Impact: The organization’s model has demonstrated a long-term impact, with 90% of supported businesses continuing to thrive even after three years of establishment.
Quotes from Satisfied Women:
- Joyce: “Thanks to Youth and Women for Opportunities, I turned my passion for baking into a thriving bakery business. I never thought I could achieve this level of success, but they believed in me and provided the guidance and resources I needed.”
- Sarah: “Being part of this program completely transformed my life. From being unemployed and struggling to support my family, I am now a proud business owner, contributing to my community’s growth.”
- Grace: “The support and training I received from Youth and Women for Opportunities gave me the confidence to pursue my dream of starting a tailoring business. Now, I am not only financially independent but also inspiring other young women in my neighborhood.”
- Rebecca: “Youth and Women for Opportunities changed my life trajectory. Their mentorship and business training equipped me with the skills to establish my small farm, and now I am not just a farmer; I am a businesswoman providing for my family.”
- Hellen: “The social franchise model introduced by this organization allowed me to become a mentor and share the knowledge I gained with other women in my community. It’s fulfilling to witness their growth and success.”
Through its entrepreneurship training and social franchise model, Youth and Women for Opportunities has created a tangible and lasting impact, uplifting women from poverty, and fostering economic development within communities. The organization’s dedication to empowering women has transformed lives, igniting a ripple effect of positive change across Uganda.
