More than 600 women’s groups in Uganda are set to benefit from the Green Transformation Project, an initiative aimed at promoting environmental sustainability while creating jobs for women.
The project was officially launched in Kampala on Friday by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development in partnership with development partners, including the German government.
Speaking at the event, German Ambassador to Uganda, Matthias Schauer, said the program is designed to tackle urgent environmental challenges while empowering women economically.
“By increasing the competitiveness of women’s groups in the green sector, we create employment, raise incomes, and protect the environment at the same time,” Ambassador Schauer noted.
The Green Transformation Project will support women’s groups to engage in eco-friendly businesses such as, tree planting and forest restoration, waste recycling and plastic management, clean energy solutions, including solar products and sustainable agriculture and organic farming.
Uganda faces significant environmental challenges, including deforestation, plastic pollution, and climate change impacts.
At the same time, many women lack access to decent work opportunities. This project aims to solve both problems by promoting green jobs, especially in rural areas.
Minister Betty Amongi, who attended the launch, said the program will help Uganda transition toward a green economy while reducing poverty among women.
“This project is not just about protecting the environment. It is also about transforming lives, creating sustainable jobs, and improving household incomes,” she said.
The project will run for several years with financial support from the German government and other development partners.
The overall goal is to build climate resilience, promote gender equality, and reduce environmental degradation.
