Community Women Enterprise Network Uganda Limited (CWEN) is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee — a dynamic business resource hub dedicated to empowering youth and women entrepreneurs in value addition and agro-processing.
To provide holistic support to youth and women entrepreneurs by offering training, access to finance, market linkages, and advocacy — enabling them to establish, grow, and sustain successful businesses.
To be the premier resource hub for empowering youth and women entrepreneurs across EAC states, driving innovation, sustainability, and economic prosperity.
Six commitments that shape how CWEN shows up for every entrepreneur in the network.
We emphasise collective strength and collaboration — resulting in an effective and efficient team.
Ethical conduct and principled behaviour are the bedrock of our work. We are the face of what we do.
Continuous pursuit of knowledge, growth and adaptation is embedded in our culture — learning never stops.
Creating economic value by implementing new ideas, processes, products and services that bring about positive change.
We encourage personal and professional growth — through continuous improvement, expansion and development at all levels.
Belonging, diversity, safety and active engagement — we carry the mantra that we all matter.
From new sales points to nationwide value chain support — here's what 2025 looked like at CWEN.
Opened a new CWEN Shop in Kampala’s Central Business District — bringing our total to three sales points: the e-commerce platform, the Ntinda head office, and now the city centre.
Supported 107 MSMEs in the Nutrition Impact at Scale program across the Fish, Soya, Peanut and Pineapple value chains.
Expanding entrepreneurial capacity for 216 women, girls and migrant workers through the Women in Tea and Coffee value chains.
82 new products brought to market by CWEN-supported entrepreneurs — from concept to shelf-ready.
Strengthening support to entrepreneurs through The Extension Quality Control — a network of 100 quality controllers entrepreneurs can call on as they need.
A year of high-impact events and ecosystem engagement — creating pathways for growth through meaningful connection, partnership and collaboration.
A team of leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers and advocates — united by one mission. Tap a card to read the full bio.
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The organisations, retailers and funders who back CWEN’s mission to empower youth and women entrepreneurs in Uganda.
Join 500+ women entrepreneurs building better businesses — together.
