As a founding member of the @UgFeministForum (UFF) Inaugural Working Group, Jessica helped build spaces that empowered countless women to organize, to dream, and to demand better.
Jessica was a fearless feminist, human rights defender & peace activist who devoted her life to justice, equality & liberation.
Her leadership blazed trails & shaped movements across Uganda, Africa & beyond
She served as our Associate Director at Isis-WICCE now WIPC(1997-2007)
𝗪𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 — 𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝘀 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 — 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗵𝘂𝗴𝗮 𝗡𝗸𝘂𝘂𝗵𝗲🕊️
It is with deep sorrow that we mourn her passing.
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On going is an inspiring session with incredible speakers Diana Ninsiima Kibuuka, Adrine Kobusingye, and @FUNDIWomenUG’s @EveZalwango as they share their journeys and insights on building a successful business as wives and mothers.
#AWEInUganda#AWEnergized#AWEConferenceUG2024
💡Saturday was nothing short of amazing!
Witnessing the Inaugural AWE Uganda Alumnae Meet & Greet event unfold before my eyes felt like a full circle for me!
The well curated Expert Panel Sessions | Experience Sharing | Networking | Market Day further stamped the day’s success
🎉The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) East Africa Regional Summit 2023 is taking place in #Tanzania, and we're thrilled to be a part of it alongside participants from #Kenya, #Uganda, and #Rwanda.
As we celebrate 5 years of AWE in the region, this year's conference focuses on 📈 growth, 💻technology, and 🌱sustainability. The summit benefits AWE alumni by expanding their networks, providing possibilities to join regional markets, and learning about the latest digital technologies.
SHONA, together with @USMissionUganda and @AWEinUganda, is one of AWE's implementation partners.
🚨@SHONAGroup and @Futureforall have launched The Neycha Accelerator & Fund, to provide capacity building, 💰capital, and connections to entrepreneurs building and running growth-oriented agroecological enterprises in Uganda and Kenya. 🌱📢#AgroecologyWorks#Agroecology#Neycha
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Last week, I had the honor of hosting the graduation of the 5th Cohort of the Academy for Women's Entreprenuers Program...