CWEN exists to expand women’s economic opportunities across Uganda — through real market access, practical skills, advocacy, and a sisterhood that lifts each member up.
To expand women's economic opportunities in Uganda by strengthening the capacity of women entrepreneurs through packaging, branding, merchandising, networking and mentorship.
A Uganda in which women entrepreneurs are connected, visible on every shelf, leading in every room, and shaping the markets of tomorrow.
Four commitments that shape how we show up for every woman in the network.
We rise together. Every member's success is the network's success.
Honest dealings with members, partners and the communities we serve.
World-class standards — from packaging to programming to policy.
Measurable change in the businesses, livelihoods and communities around us.
From a small circle of women entrepreneurs in Kampala to a nationwide network — here's how CWEN grew.
CWEN is founded in Kampala with a small circle of women entrepreneurs committed to lifting each other up.
Our flagship program kicks off, supporting women food entrepreneurs to win shelf space in major retailers.
The inaugural Women Entrepreneurs' Social brings together 200+ business women for networking and deals.
Membership crosses 15 districts. We launch advocacy research into women's business conditions under COVID-19.
First intake of the Young Women Entrepreneurs Bootcamp — 60 young founders trained in one season.
A sisterhood of 500+ women entrepreneurs, 120+ businesses supported, 50+ partner organisations.
A team of women 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 women entrepreneurs in Uganda.
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Join 500+ women entrepreneurs building better businesses — together.
