PLAN FOR A BETTER BUSINESS

Seed Effect has partnered with the Chalmers Center to provide business training for all second-cycle members. In 2023, 201 groups have received this training.

Zakia, a member of the Never Be Alone Seed Effect Group in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, is a wife and mother of four children. She shared that it was difficult to feed her family, pay school fees, and keep her home in working condition before she joined Seed Effect.

After joining Seed Effect, Zakia received business training through the Chalmers Center’s Plan for A Better Business curriculum. After completing the training, she dreamt of opening a small-scale retail business. She took a loan of 500,000 Ugandan shillings from her group and started a new business selling tomatoes, onions, and rice.

I and my family thank Seed Effect Uganda for empowering us.

ZAKIA KALSUM

Never Be Alone Saving for Life Group

Bidibidi Refugee Settlement

2023 Growth

Zakia realized a profit after just three months and was able to buy a goat. This has multiplied and today she now has four goats. Zakia continues to invest in her small business which has enabled her to support her children and pay for their education. Her business has grown so much that she and her husband are currently constructing a small house for their family!

After launching three new branches in one year, Seed Effect has continued to grow across all seven branches. Our goal is to reach 17,500 new members this year. To date, we have empowered 7,678 of these new members, meaning we are 44% of the way toward meeting our goal!

of 2023 new member goal reached 44%

# of New Groups Launched in 2023 by Branch:

Adjumani - 63

Moyo - 33

Yumbe - 81

Arua - 37

Rhino Camp - 32

Lamwo - 51

Kiryandongo - 40

Seed Effect Impact Ytd

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Our members are improving their lives in every sector we are measuring, including their ability to pay school fees, provide a balanced diet for their children, provide medical care, accumulate livestock, and improve their homes. Thank you for your continued commitment to bringing empowerment to the hard places.

Seed Effect would not exist without the support of generous donors like you Through your generous partnership, thousands more living in material poverty will experience this same hope, opportunity, peace, and transformation for years to come. Thank you for the continued opportunity to serve with you!