From Kitchen Table to Market Stall: Stories of Resilience in Family Business

The Family Business for Self-reliance program has witnessed remarkable transformations across Hoima City, where women traditionally confined to domestic roles are now emerging as respected business leaders and financial contributors to their households.

Take the story of Nakato, a mother of four who started with a small vegetable stall operated from her front yard through Wezesha’s Reverse Saving Financing Scheme, and who now, just eight months later, supplies produce to three local restaurants and employs two community members;

This shift in economic dynamics within households has led to documented decreases in domestic violence incidents among participating families, as men begin to view their wives as valued partners rather than dependents, showcasing how economic empowerment serves as both prevention and protection against gender-based violence.