International Women’s Day
In 2007, I took a decision to be more proactive with respect to addressing issues that impact rural women in country of origin in Ugandan. Following that decision, I have been down on a humbling journey that has seen me … Read More
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
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
The women who survived #Kony’s war
It is International Women’s Day today and as usual I am in a reflective mood, precisely that what does this all mean for women in Africa. In my first post on IWD over at Africa on the Blog I ask … 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
African women’s reproductive health
January and February were emotionally hard months. I left Uganda and headed back to UK. The day I arrived I got a phone call from home telling me that my cousin Doreen was seriously ill in a Ugandan hospital and … 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