Disability in Uganda
At this year’s Bridging the Gap for African women workshop in Kampala Uganda, a woman and her companion sat quietly on the sunny side of the room. We had a lively Question and Answer session and it was my job … Read More
International Women’s Day 2014: Bridging the gap for African Women Access to Jobs Kampala, March 6, 2014
On 6 March 2014, Business Executives and women business owners will come together with experts from the business world, civil society, technocrats and legislators at the Uganda Manufacturers’ Association conference Hall Lugogo Kampala to contribute to Post 2015 development agenda … Read More
International Women’s Day: The Thing About Women
Last Saturday 2 March 2013, I convened a meeting in Kampala the capital of Uganda, to explore the business case for women as part of global supply chains . The panelists were some of the most successful business women and executives … Read More
Gender equality -Women’s Rights in Kisoro SW Uganda
Kisoro SW Uganda has been named by both National Geographic amongst the top 10 (ten)places to visit in 2012. With its rolling hills and magical landscape Kisoro is breathtaking. It is home of the might Mountain Gorillas and one of the … Read More
Why do 60% of UK public think overseas Aid wasted?
The British government pledged to ring fence its Overseas Aid of 0.7% of national income. To date the British public continue to ask why is that? In fact in a recent BBC Radio 4 interview , Andrew Mitchell The Secretary of state for International Development DFID … Read More
100 year’s of International Women’s day- Jacqueline’s story
In these series we celebrate 100 years of International Women’s day by looking at the lives of the women behind the fabulous products at Ethnic Supplies Yesterday we met Lillian and I would like to introduce you to Jacqueline Jacqueline … Read More
100 Years of International Women’s Day- Eugenie’s story
Happy 100th International Women’s Day This is the last in the series celebrating our superfine fine ladies. We were in Madagascar yesterday where we met the lovely Henriette and we remain there today to meet Eugenie. Eugenie is the co-ordinator … Read More
100 Years of International Women’s Day- Henriette’s story
In the current series of blog posts we have been looking at the Women behind Ethnic Supplies products as part of International Women’s Day. yesterday we brought you Flotea’s story and today we take you to Madagascar to meet Madame … Read More
100 years of International Women’s day- Flotea’s Story
On Tuesday 8th March 2011 the world will mark 100 years of International Women Day and we are bringing you the personal stories of the women that make Ethnic Supplies tick! yesterday we heard about Sabina an internally displaced refugee … Read More