Jovia Kisaakye, Uganda
What do you do with spoiled milk? Most people pour it away. Jovia Kisaakye turns it into mosquito-repellent lo
The Women2Finance pillar supports women-led SMEs across different maturity
levels who face limited access to appropriate financial products and gaps in financial management (preparedness for investment credibility) and leadership capabilities to make an informed decision. It provides structured pathways to well-vetted financial service providers, anchored in business diagnostics and profiling, to strengthen investment readiness and improve access to suitable financing solutions.
I had a good business but no way to prove it to a lender. VALUE4HER helped me understand what financiers look for and connected me to a product that actually fit my situation. I got my first loan at 34
Emma Uwera, VALUE4HER Member & Founder/MD – I&J Harvest Limited Rwanda
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