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Karin Community Initiatives Uganda is continuing their support for women groups, as they undertake a new project to economically empower the women of the parish of Agonga, district of Gulu. In this project, young women will obtain practical and marketable skills training through the creation of a local bakery. These women will have the opportunity to participate in the social and economic development of their community while learning the skills necessary to start their own small businesses and gain economic independence.

For this new project, KCIU will be supporting this women group in the construction and implementation of a bakery and training program for women in Agonga. Stella who is championing the cause is very determined that there are currently no other bakeries in the parish. Since all baked goods are currently being bought from Gulu city, the demand for local products is expected to be high and the potential for the women's success in this endeavor is extremely promising. The bakery will provide a source of income and independence for this group of women which includes mothers, many of whom are unemployed with no source of income, girls who have left school, and women and girls who have escaped abusive situations.

KCIU's women groups have equipped vulnerable women with the tools and knowledge they need to provide for themselves and their families. We have empowered these women by teaching them how to save and take loans to establish small businesses, ensuring they build economic resilience and stability to protect themselves and their families from hunger and disease. Thanks to our generous donors for partnering with us to uplift women in our community, we can't do this without you. As you can see, with more resources we shall be able to reach out to more women in the community.

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