What we do

In collaboration with existing community groups, WCFJC will achieve its objectives by providing the following critical services to the women it works with:

1. Access to value-adding resources

The Women's Center for Job Creation (WCFJC) purchases the resources beneficiaries need in order to add value to their on-going income generating activities. Value-adding resource needs vary by project. Examples include the following:

• Land
  In order for WCFJC to impact the lives of its beneficiaries in a meaningful way, it is critical that WCFJC facilitate the ownership of land on which sustainable and meaningful projects may expand beyond their current state. All WCFJC projects will require facilitation in this area.

• Equipment
  This may include weaving tools for mat makers, sewing machines for tailors or solar driven drying machines for pineapple growers. WCFJC will purchase appropriate value-adding resources, which beneficiaries will in turn purchase from WCFJC in affordable instalments.

2. Access to domestic and export markets for
    value-added products

WCFJC identifies potential markets for beneficiary products, negotiates terms of sale, ensures product quality meets customer specifications, provides marketing and sales support. All services in this category are free of charge.

3. Access to appropriate training

Working with Uganda and US-based technical experts, WCFJC provides beneficiaries with training relevant to the income generating activity they are engaged in. Examples of training may include effective and efficient farming practices, operation of value-adding equipment, basic book keeping and business management as well as bank etiquette and managing bank relationships. All services in this category are free of charge.