Empower entrepreneurs in Zambia, Rwanda & Uganda

by ACTION10
Empower entrepreneurs in Zambia, Rwanda & Uganda
Empower entrepreneurs in Zambia, Rwanda & Uganda
Empower entrepreneurs in Zambia, Rwanda & Uganda
Empower entrepreneurs in Zambia, Rwanda & Uganda
Empower entrepreneurs in Zambia, Rwanda & Uganda
Empower entrepreneurs in Zambia, Rwanda & Uganda
Empower entrepreneurs in Zambia, Rwanda & Uganda
Empower entrepreneurs in Zambia, Rwanda & Uganda
Empower entrepreneurs in Zambia, Rwanda & Uganda
Empower entrepreneurs in Zambia, Rwanda & Uganda
Empower entrepreneurs in Zambia, Rwanda & Uganda
Empower entrepreneurs in Zambia, Rwanda & Uganda

Summary

This project empowers entrepreneurs by providing business loans and financial literacy training, enabling them to grow sustainable businesses, create local jobs, and reduce poverty. Resources are dedicated for comprehensive training in financial management, market analysis, and risk mitigation. Your support helps build resilient local economies and drives long-term community development across Zambia, Rwanda and Uganda

$5,000
total goal
$4,960
remaining
3
donors
0
monthly donors
1
year

Challenge

Zambia's economy has traditionally relied mainly on mineral mining and this dependence has created an urgent need for economic diversification through small business development. Ugandan entrepreneurs face prohibitive barriers: banks demand high collateral and charge steep interest, while limited business skills leave many unable to adapt to market shifts. Rwandan vendors navigate daily fines for street selling. Without access to capital or formal markets, they can't scale their business.

Solution

The project tackles key barriers by offering business loans and tailored financial literacy training. Entrepreneurs gain access to capital for equipment, inventory, and expansion, while learning to budget, plan, and respond to market shifts. This combined support helps them move beyond subsistence, grow stable businesses, create jobs, and contribute to long-term community resilience and economic diversification.

Long-Term Impact

This project helps members become financially independent by giving them the tools and support to grow their businesses. With access to loans and training, they can improve their skills, increase their profits, and expand their businesses. As they succeed, they not only uplift their own lives but also foster growth within their community, creating a positive cycle of opportunity and empowerment that benefits everyone.

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Organization Information

ACTION10

Location: Bromma - Sweden
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Project Leader:
Cecilia Öman
Bromma , Sweden
$40 raised of $5,000 goal
 
4 donations
$4,960 to go
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