Busunju Town Council, Mityana District, Uganda
Programme

Women Empowerment

Practical skills that can become income, leadership and local influence.

Women Empowerment activity
The challenge

Why this matters

Many women carry a heavy energy and household burden while facing barriers to formal employment and credit.

DORA’s response

DORA combines briquette production, climate-smart farming, peer mentorship and savings-group linkages so training can translate into income.

Activities

What we do

  • Briquette production and enterprise training
  • Climate-smart agriculture training
  • Peer mentorship circles
  • Savings-group linkages
  • Leadership development for women trainers
Who benefits

Women heads of household; women interested in becoming trainers; women-led businesses.


Expected outcomes

Increased household income; less time collecting firewood; more women-led enterprises; stronger community leadership.


Impact

Women can build practical skills, explore enterprise opportunities and share learning through peer support.

In action

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