{"id":151926,"date":"2025-01-09T16:30:52","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T14:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/?post_type=artikkelit&#038;p=151926"},"modified":"2025-01-20T13:56:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T11:56:42","slug":"uganda-pop-up-market","status":"publish","type":"artikkelit","link":"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/en\/latest-news\/articles\/uganda-pop-up-market\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cWe are unstoppable\u201d &#8211; FCA Uganda hosts pop-up market day for women entrepreneurs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<div class=\"block-hero full-width id-block\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Garden-produce-for-sale.jpeg');\">\n\n\t<div class=\"bg-mobile\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Garden-produce-for-sale-1024x768.jpeg');\"><\/div>\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"curtain\"><\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inner-blocks entry-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cWe are unstoppable\u201d &#8211; FCA Uganda hosts pop-up market day for women entrepreneurs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-ingress\">Women from Mityana in Uganda have been able to start their own businesses, which has also raised their confidence levels. A Pop-Up Market Day, hosted by FCA, saw over 200 local entrepreneurs \u2013 most of them women \u2013 come together to present and sell their products and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On December 12, 2024, Finn Church Aid Uganda (FCA), in partnership with the Women&#8217;s Bank, hosted a vibrant pop-up market day at the sports grounds of St. Luke&#8217;s Mpirigwa Primary School in Namungo Sub-county, Mityana. The event brought together over 200 Women&#8217;s Bank-supported entrepreneurs, their families, and local leaders under the theme: <strong>&#8220;Women in Production are Pillars of Quality.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The market showcased the impact of FCA\u2019s initiatives in empowering women entrepreneurs. Participants displayed a wide range of products and services, creating opportunities for networking, market linkages, and community engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI learned how to tailor, but I didn\u2019t have the knowledge to turn it into a business. FCA\u2019s empowerment training changed everything for me. I now have a thriving business and can support myself and my family,\u201d shared Nanyonjo, a 21-year-old entrepreneur who proudly showcased her tailoring business at the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nanyonjo-entreprenure-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"A woman sitting at a sewing machine at a market. She has a mannequin next to her.\" class=\"wp-image-151997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nanyonjo-entreprenure-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nanyonjo-entreprenure-480x360.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nanyonjo-entreprenure-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nanyonjo-entreprenure-237x178.jpeg 237w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nanyonjo-entreprenure.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nanyonjo learned to turn her tailoring skills into a business.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The pop-up market highlighted the resilience and potential of women entrepreneurs in driving economic growth and improving livelihoods within their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nankanja Christine, a 74-year-old beneficiary of FCA\u2019s program, shared her heartfelt gratitude for the support she received:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I relied solely on my husband\u2019s income, but FCA empowered me to start my own business. 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I appreciate the husbands for allowing their wives to participate in these activities.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chief-Guest-Mr-Ivan-Kisakye-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"A man talking into a microphone at a market. Another man is standing next to him.\" class=\"wp-image-151949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chief-Guest-Mr-Ivan-Kisakye-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chief-Guest-Mr-Ivan-Kisakye-360x480.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chief-Guest-Mr-Ivan-Kisakye-134x178.jpeg 134w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chief-Guest-Mr-Ivan-Kisakye.jpeg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Chief guest, Mr. Ivan Kisakye said the impact on the lives of the women has been great. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Joseph Katende, Manager of Centenary Bank&#8217;s Mityanya Branch, encouraged the women to take advantage of the bank&#8217;s &#8220;Super Woman&#8221; accounts. &#8220;These accounts are designed specifically for women, and they offer a range of benefits, including low interest rates and flexible repayment terms.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Kisakye also emphasized the importance of adding value to their produce. &#8220;Instead of selling maize grains, you can make maize flour and sell it at a higher price. This will not only increase your income but also improve your livelihoods.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event was a resounding success, with over 300 entrepreneurs and their dependents in attendance. A total of 180 women and 54 men exhibited their products and services, representing 10 different types of businesses. The event was also attended by 5 local leaders and dignitaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Garden-products-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"A picture of fruits like pumpkin, pawpaw and banana in a market stall\" class=\"wp-image-151940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Garden-products-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Garden-products-480x360.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Garden-products-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Garden-products-237x178.jpeg 237w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Garden-products.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The women brought high-quality produce to the pop-up market.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As Sheeba Akampamya, FCA Gender Officer, noted, &#8220;In 2021, many women were shy and hesitant to express themselves. Today, they are confident and empowered to take control of their lives and businesses.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pop-Up Market Day event demonstrated the power of collaboration and empowerment in transforming the lives of women entrepreneurs in Mityanya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event concluded with a pledge from Joseph Odumna, FCA Livelihood Coordinator to increase support for exhibitors and a call to action from, Samuel James Kibanga, FCA Mityana Area Manager,\u00a0 to continue empowering women entrepreneurs. &#8220;We are committed to empowering women entrepreneurs and promoting sustainable livelihoods in the region.\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the event came to a close, the atmosphere was filled with a sense of hope and determination. The women entrepreneurs had not only showcased their products and services but had also demonstrated their resilience and determination to succeed. As one of the participants put it, &#8220;We are no longer just women, we are entrepreneurs, and we are unstoppable!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-ingress\">Text and pictures: Kadlah Nabakembo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cWe are unstoppable\u201d &#8211; FCA Uganda hosts pop-up market day for women entrepreneurs Women from Mityana in Uganda have been able to start their own businesses, which has also raised their confidence levels. 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