Nyimbwa Women Empowerment Association

Founded with a mission to empower and uplift vulnerable communities, our Association is a beacon of hope for Widows, Single mothers and mothers living with HIV/AIDS in Katabi, Entebbe.
We are an association of dedicated women entrepreneurs dealing in Art & craft making, Agribusiness, and Environmental conversation (recycling plastics) transforming lives and creating a brighter future for those in need, empowering vulnerable Women in our communities with livelihood opportunities.

The Association started in 2012 and we registered in 2017.
Through a blend of craft making, environmental conservation, and sustainable farming practices, from humble beginnings, the association has grown into a vibrant community of 73 members, each contributing their unique skills and ideas to the cause.
The association has other partner groups which include the
following;

  • Mawanga Women`s group [bags]
  • Kitubulu crafts shoemakers [sandals]
  • Support children in education [Disabled group]
  • Galima Fights HIV/AIDS Initiative [GFHAI] [Baskets, table mats]
  • Namugongo Good Samaritan Organizations, etc..

Objectives

  1. Introduce new and diverse product lines in arts and crafts, leveraging members’ creativity and responding to market trends. This includes exploring new materials and techniques to enhance the appeal and marketability of their products.
  2. Expand the piggery and Matooke project from a small-scale to a commercial farm. This includes increasing the number of pigs, improving farm infrastructure, and adopting advanced farming techniques to boost productivity and profitability.
  3. Develop a robust financial model that includes diversified income streams, such as grants, donations, and revenue
    from products. Establish a savings and credit cooperative to provide financial services to members, including small loans and savings plans

CHALLENGES FACED

Social Discriminations

The stigma associated with HIV/AIDS often leads to social isolation and discrimination, making it difficult for these women to find employment and support networks. The loss of a spouse or partner leaves many of them as the sole breadwinners in their households.

Economic Hardship

Limited access to economic opportunities forces these women to engage in small-scale, labor-intensive activities. The income generated from these activities is often insufficient to cover basic needs, let alone medical expenses related to their
condition.

Financial Instability

The burden of being the primary provider also affects their children’s education. Many children are forced to drop out of school to contribute to the family’s income, working in fields or helping with the family’s small businesses

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