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CWEN
●  NGO · Since 2015

Women
on the shelf.
In the room.
& leading the way.

A community of bold Ugandan women entrepreneurs building market access, business skills and sisterhood — one product at a time.

500+
500+ membersgrowing together
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Women on the Shelf
80%
business growth
15+
districts reached
NETWORKING advocacy MARKET ACCESS branding MENTORSHIP research
● About CWEN

What we stand for.

Community Women Enterprise Network is an NGO expanding women’s economic opportunities — sitting at the intersection of advocacy, skills, and real market access.

Community first

A peer network of women business owners across the country.

Practical skills

Networking, marketing, packaging, bookkeeping.

Market access

Real connections with retailers and buyers regionally.

Advocacy

Evidence-based research that reshapes the environment.

500+
Women entrepreneurs
120+
Businesses supported
15+
Districts reached
50+
Partner organisations
● Programs

Built for real business.

Practical, high-impact programs built around real Ugandan business realities — from shelf space to social research.

Flagship Program

Women
on the Shelf

High-potential women entrepreneurs gain shelf space in leading stores through packaging, branding and merchandising support.

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Advocacy & Research

Evidence-based advocacy that reshapes policy and environment.

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Youth Bootcamp

Intensive training turning ideas into viable businesses.

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Entrepreneur of the Month

We spotlight a woman entrepreneur and her journey.

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CWEN Events

Intimate meets to the annual Women Entrepreneurs’ Social.

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Business Consultations

One-on-one consultations for your stage & sector.

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"Working with CWEN is one of the best decisions we’ve ever made."

Our business is where it’s at today, thanks to networking with CWEN.

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Robbinah Magezi
Kayunga Women Integrated Development Association
● Journal

Stories from the network.

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