The programme
Business is a person’s regular occupation, profession or trade, and it involves profits and losses. For a business to grow, it needs discipline to sustain it.
Skills first, then the discipline to sustain them.
Skilling ideas
Enterprises women can start small.
- Rock salt value addition
- Verandah farming
- Mushroom growing
- Clay utensils
- Natural loofahs
- Woven baskets
Business principles
The disciplines that keep a business growing.
- Setting a vision and goals, and following them strictly.
- Record keeping.
- Investing.
- Managing capital.
- Managing sales properly.
- Innovation.
- Knowing the digital world.
- Good communication skills.
- Social discipline.
- Patience.
- Spiritual strength.
- Acknowledging simple beginnings.
Why agriculture
Many developed countries face agricultural challenges from poor soil, limited land and harsh climates. Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, enjoys fertile land, two growing seasons and favourable weather: ideal conditions for successful agriculture.
Stand with her
Fund a woman’s training
A gift supports a woman’s entrepreneurship training, from the first skill to the records that keep her business standing.