Empowering Women

Ruth Ajuna is living proof of how determination and access to the right financial support can transform lives. A farmer and entrepreneur from Hoima District, Ruth has cultivated a thriving business in sugarcane, coffee, and lentils since 2008, driven by a desire to support her family and provide her children with a brighter future. However, like many women entrepreneurs in Uganda, Ruth faced significant obstacles in expanding her farming operations and completing her rental property project. Despite her hard work, Ruth lacked the capital to take her business to the next level. Initial attempts to secure loans from other banks…