Daily Life,Entrepreneurship,Featured!,International Development,Microenterprise,Microenterprise Programs,Program Updates
10 October 2011
There’s nothing like “Wekembe” to transform an African village! “Wekembe” is a Lugandan word that means, “We do it ourselves!” We all know how great “Wekembe” is in our lives, and this word totally captures the excitement we see when struggling people have new empowerment and the hope of economic …
Daily Life,International Development,Politics & Policy,Program Updates,Project Justice
5 October 2011
When 15-year-old Jillian was pressured by her father to marry too young to a much older man, she pushed back. Unlike many young girls in rural Uganda, Jillian knew that she had legal rights and couldn’t be forced to marry against her will.
Many in Jillian’s community in the Luwero district …
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15 September 2011
“I discovered ways of building my self esteem”
“I unlearned the mentality that men are stronger than women!” – Two Graduates of The Girl Power Project
For centuries, Ugandan women and girls have been forced to meekly kneel before men. We are so proud of Nyiraguhabwa Monica, who is teaching our girls …
Daily Life,Entrepreneurship,International Development,Microenterprise,Microenterprise Programs
12 August 2011
Recently I found myself wondering around a local downtown, aimlessly weaving in and out of independent shops in a very affluent neighborhood when something caught my eye. For a moment I disregarded what I saw. The colorful paper beads had lost major significance to me because I became so aware …
Entrepreneurship,Featured!,International Development,Main Content,Microenterprise,Microenterprise Programs,Program Updates
6 July 2011
Here’s a great idea for your next corporate or company event:
You know how every time you go to a conference; you’re given a mass-produced tote bag with the logo of the sponsoring organization?
Well, this year, Traffic Geyser, Inc. did something a little different — and it created a BIG change. Exhibiting …