Microfinance & Empowerment Programs In Gulu

WGEF has disbursed 350 new micro loans to to support women in Omoro District who are looking up to better their lives, start and expand their business.  All women were provided intensive business skills training and provided with micro loans to help them start and expand their business. Each woman represented a household, and for each household we hope to see improvement in house hold income, the children’s school attendance and family access to quality health care services.

“I feel like I matter, with the opportunity to access credit, instead of focusing just on survival, for the first time I have a new beginning and the confidence to begin to look for ways to thrive in my life.” - Jennifer, WGEF microloan beneficiary, Omoro District.

WGEF Credit Plus participants receive a microcredit loan bundled with social and educational services, allowing them to create an opportunity for sustainability, increased food security and health and nutrition. Each loan recipient is required to attend bi-monthly meetings. These meetings will entail loan repayment and trainings on business skills, literacy, health or leadership development.  Women invest their micro loans in various self-run businesses such as bakeries, tailors and seamstress shops, grocery stores, poultry production and agriculture. These loans help women and their households become more resilient and better able to provide for their families in times of economic difficulty.

“When I received my first loan of $100 from WGEF I dedicated myself to use the opportunity to change my life and support my family better. Now all my children are going to school and I have bought 2 cows. Most important I feel less stressed now. Thank you WGEF for trusting me.” - Hellen, WGEF microloan beneficiary, Koro

Thank you for your suppot of WGEF and commitment to equality and justice!

Bukenya Muusa

Program Director