Economic Development
To boost economic development in the region, Give Us Wings works with existing community groups and agricultural cooperatives. After listening as members share their ideas about what they need to be successful, we work to provide training, resources, equipment, and support to help them thrive.
Co-op Partnership Program
Give Us Wings partners with several cooperatives in the district of Tororo. The co-op system is popular in Uganda. Groups of people who engage in similar activities come together to assist each other with workloads, share transportation costs, bulk produce, and get higher prices at market. Co-ops in Uganda also serve as a savings and loan instrument for their members, enabling them to get simple financial assistance that would not be available to them at a "regular" bank. Engaging with cooperatives has become an effective way for Give Us Wings to assist a large number of people and encourage the growth of entire economies.
Give Us Wings prioritizes support for co-ops that place women in leadership positions in an effort to combat gender-based inequality.
Community Youth Skilling Program
With the assistance of local communities, young women who have had to drop out of formal schooling are selected to receive training in an enterprise of their choice. Current offerings are tailoring, hairdressing, and baking. The women receive a six-month training course and then are given a package of capital and supplies with which to start their own small business. As the participants progress in knowledge and skills, they can become trainers for newcomers in the program, creating a circle of benefits.
Get an inside look into our Economic Development Program
Support entrepreneurs in rural Uganda
Our partners in Uganda are growing their businesses, increasing household incomes, and contributing to the vibrancy of their communities. Click below to read stories about our impact or to help our partners succeed with a financial donation.
