More than 250 women entrepreneurs from Mityana, Kassanda and Mubende districts have completed business management and entrepreneurship training under the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project. The five-day course was designed to provide participants with practical skills to establish, manage and expand their businesses.
Dr Isma Nkambwe, a trainer from Celes-Malaika Joint Venture, said the programme focused on strengthening women's business management abilities and equipping them with knowledge to address challenges that often hinder the growth of women-owned businesses. He explained that the skills acquired during the training would help participants improve their business practices and identify opportunities to expand their enterprises. "The aim is to equip these women with the knowledge and practical skills they need to start and manage their businesses more effectively," Nkambwe said. He added that strengthening women's entrepreneurial skills was important in helping them build sustainable businesses and achieve greater economic independence.
Doreen Nabbossa, one of the participants, acknowledged that women often face difficulties when starting businesses and keeping them operational, challenges that can limit their ability to grow financially. She urged fellow participants to use the training to acquire the skills needed to establish and sustain their enterprises. "Starting a business and keeping it running is not always easy for women, but we believe this training will equip us with the skills we need to overcome these challenges," Nabbossa said.
Nabbossa expressed hope that the knowledge gained would help participants make better business decisions, manage their enterprises effectively and improve their household incomes. "By the end of the training, we expect to have gained practical skills that will help us start businesses, keep them running and improve our economic well-being," she added. The GROW Project seeks to expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs by strengthening their business skills and supporting the growth of women-owned enterprises.