Building Back Stronger: Empowering Women During the COVID-19 Crisis

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it exposed and deepened the economic vulnerabilities faced by many families — especially women-led households. In 2021, PROSIMA took decisive action to support women in Lubaga Division by equipping them with life-changing skills and tools for survival.

With funding from UN Women, under the coordination of UGANET, PROSIMA trained over 50 women in practical, income-generating skills. These included:

• Soap and Vaseline making

• Bakery and mushroom growing

• Shampoo production

But our work didn’t stop at training. We guided these women in forming group businesses and provided them with start-up capital, helping them transition from hardship to hope. By nurturing entrepreneurship, we laid a foundation for financial independence — especially for single mothers who needed a second chance.

This project was a beacon during dark times, proving once again that when women are empowered, entire communities thrive.