This project works with vulnerable rural women (especially single mothers and widows) to adopt climate smart agricultural practices and diversify their incomes.

Women are trained in soil and water conservation, forest gardening, organic farming and how to sustainably increase yields. Beneficiaries are also provided with banana and coffee plants to diversify their income.

At the same time, the Empowered Women, Better Lives Project also works in Mukono’s urban communities, supporting survivors of violence and trafficking to gain life skills, complete a 1-year tailoring course and set up a cooperative. Once trained, each young woman is provided with a sewing machine and start-up materials. These talented tailors provide the very special handmade items you will find in our Etsy shop.