Programs

  • Program 1 [2020]

    As of December 2020, our Credit Plus program has given over 29,562 micro-credit loans. We provided over 12,000 new loans in 2020 to 750 different borrowing groups. To date we have had NO loan defaults. As the businesses grow, the women hire more workers and people from their villages, creating more opportunities. A focus on women farmers has created a a complete and vibrant food economy. Some 2020 highlights: Peer Counseling- ongoing training and support for 75 women leaders; Access to Justice for Women- This program provides resources and support in the justice system. There are 22 trained counselors who help women navigate in 1230 cases and maintain a toll free nationwide access to resources; Gulu women's Resource Center hosted an International Women's Day Conference at the local Resource Center. 200 people attended and all complied with Covid guidance and regulations. 27 participants from the program ran for political office with 21 parties successfully contesting. The Healthy Periods Initiative distributed nearly 2.5M sanitary products to women and school girls across the region. The Agro Loan Program provided over 1500 women with loans to create and expand small and medium scale farm projects. There were over 500 women serving in various leadership positions across the region who had successfully completed the training program.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $213.4K

  • Credit Plus Micro-Credit Program

    As of December 2022, our Credit Plus program has given over 36,562 micro-credit loans; 4, 000 of these loans were originated in 2022, representing over 328 borrowing groups. To date we have had NO loan defaults. As the businesses grow, the women hire more workers and people from their villages, creating more opportunities. A focus on women farmers has created a a complete and vibrant food economy. Some 2022 highlights: Peer Counseling- ongoing training and support for 238 women leaders; Access to Justice for Women- This program provides resources and support in the justice system. There are 22 trained counselors who help women navigate 1878 cases and maintain a toll free nationwide access to resources; Gulu Women's Resource Center hosted an International Women's Day Conference at the local Resource Center. 200 people attended and all complied with Covid guidance and regulations. The Healthy Periods Initiative distributed nearly 8.5M sanitary products to women and school girls across the region. In 2022, nearly 400,000 sanitary products were delivered to 24 Schools across the region. The Agro Loan Program provided over 700 plus women with loans to create and expand small and medium scale farm projects. There were over 578+women serving in various leadership positions across the region who had successfully completed the training program.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $165.9K