At least 9,000 women, including 240 refugees, have benefited from an entrepreneurship training program under the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project.

The program, led by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), aims to empower 20,000 women across Uganda with practical business skills.

It is designed to support women in starting, growing, and sustaining successful enterprises, thereby increasing their economic participation and reducing poverty.

The 11-day training was recently conducted at Nakawa – Makerere University Business School (MUBS).

John Ssengendo, the GROW Project Coordinator at MGLSD, said the program focused on key areas such as how to start and manage a business, and how to access and use the GROW fund efficiently.

Ssengendo emphasized that the project team will continue to reach women across the country in line with GROW’s commitment to empowering women with the knowledge and tools necessary to succeed in business.

He also highlighted the participation of 240 refugees, saying their inclusion is a clear demonstration of the program’s focus on supporting vulnerable groups.

He added that empowering refugees with entrepreneurial skills helps them become more self-reliant, resilient, and better integrated into their host communities.

Meanwhile, Dr Dian Nandagire, Director of the Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Incubation Center at MUBS and one of the lead trainers, praised the government for extending the opportunity to both women and refugees.

She said the training helps improve lives and added that MUBS is committed to supporting all individuals willing to learn and develop their business skills.

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