About Us

Guzakuza Women in Agribusiness Association(GWAA) - Uganda Founded in August 2024 and became operational in October 2024.

It is a membership organizations formed by the alumni of the Ignite-African Women in Agribusiness Fellowship Cohort 8, 2024 in Uganda.The fellowship is run by Guzakuza in Ghana for Agribusinesses in Africa.

The Ignited Ugandan women found it necessary to have an Association that will foster growth of women led agribusinesses both in Uganda and Africa at large.

These objectives are what drive us

Fostering agribusiness growth in Uganda and the rest of Africa is essential for economic development and food security. Key objectives include increasing agricultural productivity through modern techniques, improving access to financing and markets for smallholder farmers, enhancing value addition in commodities, and developing a skilled workforce. By pursuing these goals, Africa can maximize its agricultural potential, create jobs, and ensure sustainable food supplies for its growing population.

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Support Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Practices

This is through Advocacy for and implement sustainable farming methods that protect the environment and promote long-term agricultural resilience.

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Enhance Agribusiness Competitiveness

This is through joint competitive drives on both local and international agribusiness markets through knowledge sharing, innovation and collaboration.

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Facilitate Access to Resources and Inputs

To leverage access to affordable and high-quality agricultural inputs, financial resources, and modern farming technologies necessary for improving yields and profitability.

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enable Access to funding

To enable access to investment funds for the members through revolving funds and credit

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Empower Women for Economic Impact

We equip women with the skills, knowledge, and resources to be key drivers of economic transformation in their communities, fostering greater social and financial impact.

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Promote Value Addition and Agro-Processing

To establish high quality value addition, agro-processing and post-harvest practices by establishing processing hubs and carryout quality checks to maintain local, regional and international standards to enhance the value of agricultural products and reduce post-harvest losses.

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To Lobby and Advocacy

To advocate for favorable agribusiness policies and legislation at the national and local levels, ensuring a supportive legal and regulatory environment for members.

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Support Market Access and Trade Opportunities

To assist members in accessing local, regional, and international markets by providing members with tools, resources, facilitating access to markets, financing and partnerships that enable business growth and economic transformation market linkages, trade partnerships, and market information dissemination.

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Facilitate Research , collaboration , knowledge sharing and Development

To encourage and support research and development initiatives aimed at improving agricultural practices, crop varieties, and livestock breeds to meet the changing needs of the agribusiness sector.

We aim to build a vibrant network that enhances economic opportunities, uplifts communities, champions the leadership & resilience of women in transforming Africa’s agricultural sector specifically Uganda and beyond.