Women Gro Initiative Uganda is a women-led nonprofit empowering women, youth, and persons with disabilities through sustainable livelihoods, agribusiness, and environmental action.
From rural farm communities to urban centers, we equip women with the skills, resources, and opportunities to build resilient futures — improving household incomes and contributing to food security across Uganda.
To empower women, teenage mothers, youth and persons with disabilities with practical skills in sustainable agriculture, digital literacy, and inclusive livelihood opportunities for long-term food security.
Inclusive, resilient communities where women, teenage mothers, youth and persons with disabilities are economically empowered, food secure, and thriving with dignity.
Kampala, Wakiso, Luweero, Mityana and surrounding communities across Uganda — wherever the need is greatest.
Every program creates measurable, lasting impact — from food security to climate resilience.
Training women and youth in eco-friendly farming, vertical gardening, and agribusiness management — enabling income generation even in the smallest spaces.
Supporting women-led green startups through mentorship, business incubation, and market access — turning ideas into income-generating ventures.
Bridging the digital divide by training marginalized women and youth in essential digital and financial skills to access markets and grow businesses.
Tree planting, waste management, and climate awareness campaigns that build resilience in communities most affected by climate change.
Enabling children as young as 8 to grow their own food while developing life skills around urban agriculture and healthy eating.
All trainings are free to vulnerable groups we identify
A UGX 100,000 commitment fee applies to other participants Register InterestWe identify, train, and connect vulnerable women and youth to sustainable farming and market opportunities — equipping each participant with the skills, inputs, and networks to build lasting food security and income for their families.
Our project cycle begins with farmer identification, followed by hands-on training and farm establishment, and is strengthened through structured market access. Participants graduate as self-reliant farmers with sustainable livelihoods.
No child should starve. No woman should beg to feed her family.
Women Gro Initiative Uganda was founded by Lilian Nakigozi, who grew up in Katanga slum — one of Uganda's most deprived communities. As a child, Lilian faced the harsh realities of hunger and poverty. Her family often went days without food and she lost her three-year-old sister to starvation when she was just eight years old.
Despite these hardships, her determination never faded. She taught herself sustainable urban farming — vertical gardening — which became her path out of poverty. Seeing its potential to feed families and create jobs, she founded WomenGro to empower other women facing the same struggles she once did.
Watch how WomenGro is changing lives — one woman, one family, one community at a time.
From empowering women with new skills to building sustainable farming systems hand-in-hand with communities, our team delivers the mission with heart, expertise, and dedication every day.
Providing strategic leadership and governance oversight to guide WomenGro's mission and long-term vision for sustainable community impact.
A certified CTA and CPA, Byansi brings deep expertise in financial management, accounting, and fiscal governance — ensuring WomenGro's resources are managed with the highest standards of transparency and accountability.
Supporting WomenGro's governance with expertise in women's rights, policy advocacy, and sustainable development across East Africa.
Organizations sharing our belief that equitable, thriving communities are achievable — and acting on it every day.
Everything you need to know about how WomenGro works, who we serve, and how you can get involved.
Whether you want to donate, volunteer, partner, or join a program — we'd love to hear from you.
Seguku-Katale, Entebbe Rd. Kampala, Uganda
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