Author: wezeshawomen
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Emergency Relief Reaches 1,200 Families in Kyangwali Settlement
In response to the growing needs in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Wezesha distributed food baskets, hygiene kits, and essential medical aid to over 1,200 vulnerable families. This emergency response was made possible through collaboration with our partners, including Oxfam and Zamzam, and focused on supporting women, children, and the elderly. The intervention is part of the…
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International Women’s Day Celebration – EmpowerHer Summit 2025
On March 8th, 2025, Wezesha Women Initiative hosted the EmpowerHer Summit in Kikuube District to commemorate International Women’s Day under the theme “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.” The event brought together over 300 women and girls from refugee and host communities, featuring motivational speakers, panel discussions, exhibitions of women-led businesses, and a special award ceremony…
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Emergency Relief Reaches 1,200 Families in Kyangwali Settlement
In response to the growing needs in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Wezesha distributed food baskets, hygiene kits, and essential medical aid to over 1,200 vulnerable families. This emergency response was made possible through collaboration with our partners, including Oxfam and Zamzam, and focused on supporting women, children, and the elderly. The intervention is part of the…
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Wezesha Launches Family Business for Self-Reliance Program in Hoima
Wezesha Women Initiative has officially launched the Family Business for Self-Reliance program in Hoima City to empower women-led households with entrepreneurship training and seed capital. The program aims to support families recovering from economic hardships, particularly women affected by post-COVID market closures and economic instability. Over 60 women have already enrolled, receiving mentorship and access…
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Annual Women’s Economic Empowerment Summit: Building Sustainable Businesses
This event scheduled for June 10, 2025, at the Hoima Community Center showcases your economic empowerment work. It’s a full-day summit featuring workshops, networking opportunities, and discussions about how economic independence helps reduce gender-based violence. The event connects directly to your Reverse Saving Financing Scheme and Digital Hub programs.
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Community Dialogues: The Quiet Revolution Against Gender Violence in Northern Uganda
In the post-conflict communities of Oyam and Apac Districts, where traditional gender norms have long justified violence against women. Wezesha’s community dialogue sessions are gradually rewriting cultural narratives around femininity, masculinity, and power. Last month’s gathering in Apac brought together 120 community members—elders, religious leaders, young people, and local officials—to openly discuss harmful practices that…
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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…
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Empowering Through Education: The Digital Hub’s Impact on Refugee Women
The Wezesha Digital Hub stands as a beacon of hope in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, where access to technology has historically been a privilege rather than a right for women and girls who have fled conflict and persecution. Since its inception last year, the hub has trained over 75 refugee women in essential digital literacy skills,…