Finance Microloans to Empower Women in Uganda

by Volunteer Action Network
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Finance Microloans to Empower Women in Uganda
Finance Microloans to Empower Women in Uganda
Finance Microloans to Empower Women in Uganda
Finance Microloans to Empower Women in Uganda
Finance Microloans to Empower Women in Uganda
Finance Microloans to Empower Women in Uganda
Finance Microloans to Empower Women in Uganda
Finance Microloans to Empower Women in Uganda
Finance Microloans to Empower Women in Uganda
Finance Microloans to Empower Women in Uganda
Finance Microloans to Empower Women in Uganda
Finance Microloans to Empower Women in Uganda
Finance Microloans to Empower Women in Uganda
Finance Microloans to Empower Women in Uganda
Finance Microloans to Empower Women in Uganda

Project Report | Feb 17, 2026
487 women transformed ideas into thriving business

By Muusa Bukenya | Project Leader

Refugees operating business
Refugees operating business

Through access to microloans and practical business skills training, 487 women in Uganda have transformed small ideas into thriving enterprises. What began as modest market stalls, tailoring shops, and produce businesses has grown into sustainable sources of income, paying school fees, improving household nutrition, and restoring confidence and leadership within their communities.

When women are equipped with the right tools and opportunities, they don’t just grow businesses—they uplift families and spark local economic transformation.

A heartfelt thank you to the generous donors who gave between $50 and $100 your contributions played a vital role in making this progress possible. Every gift, no matter the size, has helped unlock opportunity, dignity, and hope for women determined to build better futures.  

Your ongoing support will help expand access to microloans and business skills training to even more women ready to transform their lives and communities. Together, we can multiply this impact.

Marry with her business
Marry with her business
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Location: Gulu - Uganda
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Project Leader:
Bukenya Muusa
Gulu , Uganda

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