In Kakuma town, nestled in the dusty, arid plains of Turkana West, Kenya, young women like Ekaran had long struggled to find ...

Sakina, a young mother of two from Kakuma Refugee Camp, knew that joining the Digital Skills Hub would be challenging. She first heard ...

When Nguyen Viet Hung joined the Institute for Development and Community Health (LIGHT) as a WUSC volunteer, he stepped into a dynamic ...

AGENCI, with funding from Global Affairs Canada (GAC), is currently supporting 100 adolescent girls to access and succeed in secondary ...

Elizabeth Akon Diing Ayat is one of the 100 girls in South Sudan receiving an AGENCI (Adolescent Girls’ Education in Crisis Initiative) ...

For many young women in Ghana, breaking into the construction industry is an uphill battle. Despite their skills and determination, ...

For many women, balancing family responsibilities and financial independence can be a challenge. But for Gatimiriza Jolie and Uwase ...

For young farmers in Malawi, agriculture is not just a way of life—it is the backbone of their economy. Yet, despite making up a ...

In Vietnam, Women Initiatives for Startups and Entrepreneurs (WISE), is an organization that supports women-led small and medium ...

With the support of WUSC, Emerge Livelihoods aims at amplifying a youth-centric community at the center of private enterprise driving ...

Lillian Makami, a Volunteer from Kenya, has been contributing her expertise to WUSC since May 2023. As a Communication Advisor with the ...

Charmante grew up as the eldest daughter in a large family in Kakuma Refugee Camp, where she took on caregiving responsibilities from ...

For many women in Uganda, entrepreneurship is more than just a career path—it is a means of survival, independence, and empowerment. ...

For many women entrepreneurs in Uganda, producing high-quality agribusiness products is only half the battle. The real challenge lies ...

For many young women in Kakuma Refugee Camp, economic independence was once an unattainable dream. But through a powerful partnership ...

WUSC VCP partner Artisans Association of Ghana (AAG) is a trade hub for artisans in Ghana. This year, AAG developed a campaign called ...

Fardos was a typical young woman growing up in Kakuma Refugee Camp, where opportunities seemed few and far between. She didn’t dream ...

For years, women near the Mulanje Mountain Biosphere Reserve relied on firewood collection to sustain their families, contributing to ...

In rural Sri Lanka, human-wildlife conflict threatens both livelihoods and biodiversity. Kantala Brands Ltd, a social enterprise ...

In Sri Lanka, Selyn Exporters has long been a champion of women-led social enterprise, crafting eco-friendly, cruelty-free handloom ...

For many young women with disabilities in Sri Lanka, starting a business can feel impossible. LIFT-UP, an initiative led by Lanka ...

Participants of the Invest In Africa PIF, Business Exposure Tour at Taka Taka Ni Mali, Nov 2023 Jackline Adhiambo is the founder of ...

Recognizing the importance of gender equity and inclusivity in climate action, WUSC and the Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) have ...

For years, the Community Women’s Enterprise Network (CWEN) has been a pillar of support for low-income women entrepreneurs, helping ...

“Through the support I have been providing as a volunteer, more women have accessed financial literacy training enabling them to make ...

Nakuor laughs as she reflects on her first days at the Digital Skills Hub in Kakuma Refugee Camp. Her journey into digital literacy ...

As Malawi prepares for its Tripartite Elections in September 2025, efforts to promote gender equality and women’s political ...

As Sri Lanka’s first impact investment firm, Lanka Impact Investing Network (LIIN) is committed to empowering women and marginalized ...

For Pascaline Sogoro, baking has always been more than just a business—it’s a passion and a way to bring joy to her community. As the ...

In 2021, with the support of WUSC, Kenyan partner RefuSHE launched SHElearns, a groundbreaking eLearning and wellness platform designed ...

In Malawi, women are driving change—not just in their communities, but in environmental conservation and sustainability. The Foundation ...

With funding from WUSC, Kenyan partner Invest in Africa (IIA) launched the Spearheading Sustainability of Women-Owned Micro, Small, and ...

With the support of WUSC, the STITCH initiative is equipping 50 young women and vulnerable youth with entrepreneurial and creative ...

With support from WUSC’s Partner Innovation Fund, the Kindling the Enterprising Spirit project by Mulanje Mountain Conservation Trust ...

With support from WUSC’s Partner Innovation Fund, the Kindling the Enterprising Spirit project by Mulanje Mountain Conservation Trust ...

With support from WUSC’s Partner Innovation Fund, the Kindling the Enterprising Spirit project by Mulanje Mountain Conservation Trust ...

“ I’m not painting to become a man..I’m the women I alway want to be” ~Hawa Tasala Gariba Hawa Gariba is a proud participant of the ...

A proud graduate of the YoFeb-4G project, Jennifer Afriyie Bankah turned her passion for construction into a thriving career. Initially ...

Lisbeth is a proud Project Participant of the Green Champion project, implemented by Social Enterprise Ghana as part of their 2022-2024 ...

Lydia is a Project Participant of the Green Champions project implemented by Social enterprise Ghana with support from WUSC. The ...

Vanessa is part of the first cohort of the Ecofem project implemented by Mckingtorch Africa with support from IGNI+E in Ghana. The ...

“When we uplift girls and women, we transform entire communities.” At Timveni Child and Youth Media Organization, ...

Despite efforts by both private and public sector stakeholders, prevalence of gender based violence against women and girls remains high ...

My name is Aniiri Jacinta, and I am a South Sudanese student living with my parents in Nzara, Western Equatoria State, South Sudan. I ...

By Marieve Forest, WUSC Volunteer In the early days of my mandate at Kawjo, I observe. I read reports. I listen closely. Through my ...

In Ghana, 63% of workers in the waste sector are women, yet they earn the least and work in some of the most hazardous conditions. Many ...

Participants in the WEAVE Project, building on Kwathu Ndi Kwanu’s initiatives in crafts and women’s economic empowerment, and with the ...

L’Afrikana, a refugee-led organization, is transforming the lives of young female refugees by equipping them with the skills, ...

WUSC Malawi, in collaboration with its partner organization, There Is Hope, successfully trained 24 women in vocational skills, ...