Rising Woman Initiative Archives

An entrepreneur showcases some of her products during the dfcu Rising Woman Expo on November 14. The expo is empowering women-led enterprises with training, mentorship, and market access, helping entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses, gain visibility, and build the skills needed to drive sustainable growth across Uganda.

How the dfcu Rising Woman Initiative is Transforming Women Businesses

dfcu Bank, in partnership with Monitor Publications Limited, is steadily deepening its investment in women-led enterprises through the Rising Woman Expo. The flagship platform has grown into one of Uganda’s most influential

November 20, 2025

Company News

Victoria Basemera, Founder of Extreme Little Stars (R), poses for a photo with her Son that supported in the Proposal for Rising Woman Initiative Entries.

Persistence, Product, and People: Lessons from Victoria Basemera’s 12-Year Journey.

In Uganda’s high-failure SME landscape, where most small businesses don’t make it past their fifth year, Victoria Basemera, founder of Extreme Little Stars Limited, has not only survived but grown a snack

June 16, 2025

Celebrating Uganda’s Women Nation Builders: dfcu Bank and Nation Media Group launch Season 7 of dfcu Rising Woman Initiative.

dfcu Bank, in partnership with Monitor Publications Limited has officially launched Season 7 of the dfcu Rising Woman Initiative, a national campaign aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs with the knowledge, networks, and

April 30, 2025