Livelihoods and Inclusive Microfinance for vulnerable women and youth project in western Uganda was a 3-year project funded by Conrad N. Hilton Foundation implemented by Caritas Kabale on behalf of Caritas Uganda as the prime contractor; with the main goal of improving livelihoods and nutrition of 1,800 vulnerable participants in Rwengiri and Nyamwegabira parishes located in Rukungiri and Kanungu district respectively from 60 groups (40 Women and 20 Youths). The following milestones were achieved;

  • 900 Vulnerable youth & women trained on Village Saving Loans Association (VSLA) methodology and adopted Weekly Saving With A Purpose (SWAP)
  • 60 VSLA Start up Kits distributed
  • 900 Group members trained on Leadership Skills, Mindset Change etc through Community Development Officers (CDOs)
  • 60 Groups Constitutions formed and groups Registered at the subcounty district
  • 900 participants skilled in Enterprise selection and management by experts
  • 60 Business Plans developed,
  • 120m In-kind Grant distributed to 60 Groups
  • 60 Group Bank Accounts opened in Centenary
  • 900 farmers trained in Financial Literacy, 300 individuals and 20 group loans accessed.
  • Over 250 members linked to Government programs like PDM and other supporting projects
  • Etc