Projects
Small scale Farmers
Help the Refugees who are not settlements but live and work in host communities, Some are small scale farmers, fishmongers, Street and Market vendors, Hawkers and waste pickers who work at night mostly fearing day time to be questioned........
AVOCADO TREE PLANTING PROJECT FOR SMALL SCALE FARMERS
WIENU - in a bid to combat climate change challenges, we launched the Avocado tree planting Project to Small scale Farmers in Mbarara City and the entire country, this is directed to increase the incomes of informal workers in the informal Economy a contribution to the country's GDP.
IFWEA study circles
The International Federation of Workers’ Education Associations (IFWEA) Study Circles Program for 2026 is a participatory learning initiative designed to strengthen the knowledge, skills, and collective voice of workers especially those in the informal economy. The program uses small, peer-led group discussions (“study circles”) to explore key issues such as workers’ rights, social justice, climate resilience, gender equality, and sustainable livelihoods.
Social protection scheme/Policy
Informal sector workers in Uganda face several challenges including inadequate access to infrastructure, services finance, lack social security and job security. Workers in Informal Economy Network Uganda lunched a social protection policy during the street net regional focal point meeting for east and southern Africa held in Kampala.
E-Learning and Digital Communication
Launching E-learning and digital communication of workers in Informal Economy Uganda
WIENU skilling and innovation center
Establishing Lines of impacting lives of informal workers through hands on Skilling. WIENU skilling and innovation center , A pathway to sustainable incomes through mindeset change.
A new Dimensional Approach to Revolutionizing the rights of Informal Workers.
Impacting Lives through Mindset change and hands-on skilling trainings to enable sustainable Incomes amongst the Informal Workers.
Mentorship and Hands-on Skilling of Youth and Women in the informal economy in Uganda
Youth and women form the largest portion of Uganda’s population, yet many remain unemployed or underemployed due to limited access to practical skills and mentorship opportunities. This gap contributes to poverty, dependency, and vulnerability, especially in informal economies. Addressing these challenges requires equipping them with relevant vocational and entrepreneurial skills while linking them to mentors who can guide, inspire, and support their growth.
Neyemarirra – Tough on Dirt, Gentle on Your Hands
Stronger wash. Brighter clothes. Made for hardworking homes.