Business development for creative entrepreneurs in Kawempe

The project aims to enhance business development for creatives dealing in bags and shoe making for increased incomes, expansion of employment opportunities and improved livelihoods in Kawempe.

The project aims to enhance business development for creatives dealing in bags and shoe making for increased incomes, expansion of employment opportunities and improved livelihoods in Kawempe. The project focuses on creative entrepreneurs with small businesses that show opportunity for expansion and developing the acumen of the owners. Emphasis is put on three key elements including business skills development, capital mobilization as well as collaboration with financial institutions and marketing platforms. The project also leverages the digital space for marketing as a unique avenue, providing opportunities for young creative enterprenuers to expand their reach while establishing creative savings groups to mobilize capital and access financial services. The project is keen employment opportunities created by the participants to especially benefit young people. SARI is implementing the project in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank for 2025.