The GROW project helps Muslim women entrepreneurs access money without paying interest fees. Government officials work with private groups and World Bank funding to support female business owners. The program assists refugee women and others who want to expand their companies from small operations to medium-sized enterprises. Muslim participants receive grants instead of loans because Islamic law forbids charging interest on borrowed money. This religious principle called riba prevents many believers from taking traditional business loans.
Women face several problems when trying to grow their businesses across Uganda today. Many lack proper management skills and cannot find affordable money to expand operations. Manufacturing facilities remain out of reach for most female entrepreneurs who need equipment access. Social attitudes also create barriers that limit women's participation and success rates. The project addresses these challenges through targeted support and training programs.
GROW offers ten training modules that teach business skills to female entrepreneurs and their workers. Topics cover digital marketing, financial management, product research, and personal development strategies. Specialized courses focus on climate-smart farming, online commerce, hotel management, and tourism business practices. Women also receive mentorship support and networking opportunities through local entrepreneurship platforms. Additional services cover product certification, business registration, development assistance, and export promotion activities.
Women face several problems when trying to grow their businesses across Uganda today. Many lack proper management skills and cannot find affordable money to expand operations. Manufacturing facilities remain out of reach for most female entrepreneurs who need equipment access. Social attitudes also create barriers that limit women's participation and success rates. The project addresses these challenges through targeted support and training programs.
GROW offers ten training modules that teach business skills to female entrepreneurs and their workers. Topics cover digital marketing, financial management, product research, and personal development strategies. Specialized courses focus on climate-smart farming, online commerce, hotel management, and tourism business practices. Women also receive mentorship support and networking opportunities through local entrepreneurship platforms. Additional services cover product certification, business registration, development assistance, and export promotion activities.
