IntroductionIn Bwaise 1, Kampala’s busiest neighborhood, climate change impacts—flooding, waste overload, and shrinking green spaces—hit youth hardest. At United for Growth Bwaise, we harness the energy and creativity of local young people to launch tangible climate resilience projects. Through hands-on training, community clean-ups, and urban gardening, Bwaise youth become agents of change, building a...

Introduction Access to affordable, eco-friendly hygiene products remains a challenge in Bwaise. United for Growth Bwaise fills this gap by teaching youth and women to transform local waste and natural ingredients into liquid soap and shampoo. These vocational workshops not only boost hygiene but spark micro-enterprise and sustainable livelihoods in Kampala’s Bwaise 1 community....

Introduction In Bwaise 1, unpredictable incomes and limited banking services leave families vulnerable. United for Growth Bwaise’s Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA) offer a grassroots solution—youth and women pool small savings, access interest-free loans, and invest in small businesses. VSLA groups in Kampala’s Bwaise are driving financial inclusion and community solidarity. VSLA Model:...