Who We are
SustainMe is a non profit organization working with vulnerable women and families in Uganda. We do impact women and families through economic empowerment, microfinance, health and nutrition, family strengthening.
Vision
We strive for a world where every woman is empowered
Mission:
Transforming lives of vulnerable women and their families through inclusive finance, skills and empowerment.
What we do
- Microfinance; Microfinance empowers empowers poor women in under-served communities to access collateral free small startup loans and seed grants Our microfinance model with the women is simple, friendly and sustainable. It consistently proves to increase household incomes, social capital and lead to sustainable livelihoods
- Economic Empowerment; SustainMe focuses on
economic strengthening of the women and families through skills and creation of
sustainable livelihoods/small businesses. Our economic empowerment program enhances business-and-vocational skills training and mentorship.
- Health and Nutrition; We believe that good heath is essential for the survival and development of women, children and their families. A health family is able to escape the cycle of poverty. Our focus is on providing quality medical care, maternal health, training and research.
- Family Strengthening; Poverty and human rights abuses, particularly those affecting women and children, are deeply interconnected. Research has shown that violations of women's and children's rights significantly contribute to the cycle of poverty. Through the Family Strengthening Program, we are committed to protecting women's rights, combating gender-based violence, and ensuring the safety and well-being of women and their children. Our program also focuses on empowering families to achieve food security. Through vegetable gardening and the Share a Meal initiative, families are encouraged to grow their own vegetables, ensuring a stable source of nutritious food and a way to fight hunger.
Where we work
SustainMe reaches out to women and families in Uganda, located in the heart of Africa.
Uganda is a landlocked country, located in East-Africa. The land is mostly a plateau, with a rim of mountains and the tropical climate creating luxurious forests. Uganda is known to be the "Pearl of Africa" due to its Flora and Fauna, and numerous water sources.
Uganda is a stable country with good security. It is a safe country to live with a number of tourist attractions. Uganda is blessed with numerous National parks, Rivers, Forests and a cool climate.
People in Uganda are welcoming and friendly. The country is blessed with over 30 tribes meaning that over 30 languages are spoken in Uganda, Our official language is English.
Uganda has a number of foods that are eaten which include Mistook (Banana), Posho, Beans, Cassava, Potatoes, Rice, Millet, Maize, Yams. However, the stable food is Matooke, Posho and Beans.
History
Growing up in a community where women and children were more vulnerable and affected by poverty, Samuel Wanyagira was inspired to start SustainMe to empower the vulnerable women and children to break the cycle of poverty.
In 2010, SustainMe was founded. Samuel started providing business skills and giving out collateral free loans using his personal savings to the women with a goal of empowering them to provide food for their children, education and medical care and improve on their household incomes.
With $133, Samuel was able to provide the first small loans to a group of 5 women with each receiving an average loan of $22.6 which they used to start up small businesses. With an amazing impact on the women and their families, Samuel was impressed and believed that business skills combined with small loans can be used as a sustainable tool to empower vulnerable women, children and their families out of poverty.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for passionate volunteers who love to share their time and experience with the women and families.
We are looking for someone willing to cause a positive impact in the lives of women and families.
Why choose us?
SustainMe employees a holistic and sustainable approach towards empowering women and families out of poverty. We believe that to achieve global development, women and families must be involved at all grassroots level.
Choosing to work with us will give you an opportunity to contribute to the lives of the children who are the future generation while at the same time empower the vulnerable women who massively support to the survival and growth of the children.
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