More than 1,000 women from the Kampala metropolitan area have received training to enhance their employability and entrepreneurial skills through a partnership between Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) and the KiBO Foundation.
The initiative, dubbed “Women Arise,” is a skills development program focused on entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and business leadership. The program equipped participants with knowledge in financial literacy, business management, leadership, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
By the end of the training, participants had developed Action Learning Projects, designed business plans, and presented their ideas to representatives from CCBU and the KiBO Foundation. They also received mentorship and ongoing support to help them achieve long-term economic independence.
“We act in ways that aim to help improve people’s lives whether for our employees, those connected to our business, or the communities we call home,” said Kirunda Magoola, Director of Public Affairs, Communication, and Sustainability at CCBU, part of the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa group.
“Through community involvement, we bring positive, measurable change to both the communities in which we operate and to our business. Each one of us can make a difference for a better shared future,” Magoola added.
Since its founding in 2007, the KiBO Foundation has operated as a social enterprise committed to empowering vulnerable youth and women through education and entrepreneurship.
“We were excited to join forces with Coca-Cola to provide skills to women in some of the most underserved areas of Kampala,” said Winnie Muwanguzi, Head of Programmes at KiBO Foundation.
“Through this collaboration, we aimed to equip women with the knowledge they needed to start and grow their businesses. Together, we made a meaningful difference in the lives of many women and their families.”
“Our people are driven to make an impact, passionate about learning, and committed to caring for others.” Magoola said.
