Our Programs

Business Development Services (BDS)

NUWEBIZ provides tailored Business Development Services (BDS) that strengthen the capacity, competitiveness, and sustainability of women and youth-led enterprises in trade, agribusiness, and cross-border commerce.

Objectives

Activities

Outcomes

To strengthen the skills, capacity, and competitiveness of women and youth-led enterprises.
To improve business sustainability through access to practical entrepreneurship knowledge.
To promote formalization and growth of small businesses.

Delivered entrepreneurship training in financial literacy, business planning, record keeping, marketing, branding, and enterprise formalization.
Provided tailored business support to women and youth entrepreneurs in trade, agribusiness, and cross-border enterprises.
Implemented inclusive training approaches, including local language delivery, through the GROW Project in partnership with MUBS.

Improved business management skills and confidence among women and youth entrepreneurs.
Increased capacity of enterprises to operate sustainably, access markets, and improve competitiveness.
Strengthened resilience and growth potential of women-led and youth-led businesses.

Market Access

NUWEBIZ has significant experience in facilitating market access for women entrepreneurs at both East African Community (EAC) and international levels. The organization helps women move from isolated production into structured, visible, and more profitable markets.

Objectives

Activities

Outcomes

To connect women entrepreneurs to profitable local, regional, and international markets.
To enhance market readiness, visibility, and competitiveness of women-led enterprises.

Link women traders and producers to EAC markets through trade corridors such as Malaba–Busia and Elegu–Nimule.
Support product improvement, branding, packaging, and business readiness for market participation.
Facilitate domestic and international market linkages through Women on the Shelf, Ten by Three (USA), and Our Heritage Shop (USA).

Increased access to regional and international markets for women-led enterprises.
Improved product quality and branding among women traders and producers.
Strengthened market linkages and trade relationships that drive business growth.

Refugee Women Enterprise Support and Economic Empowerment

NUWEBIZ supports refugee women entrepreneurs in refugee-hosting districts by strengthening their technical skills, business capacity, and access to sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Objectives

Activities

Outcomes

To empower refugee women entrepreneurs with technical skills, business knowledge, certification, and support services to establish and grow sustainable enterprises.

Identify and profile refugee women entrepreneurs in hosting districts.
Provide vocational skills training in soap making, hairdressing, bakery, tailoring, and other trades.
Link beneficiaries to Business Development Services, including entrepreneurship training, branding, and financial literacy.
Facilitate Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT) assessments and certification.

Increased number of refugee women with practical skills and improved business capacity.
Improved access to certification, markets, and enterprise support services.
Strengthened refugee women-led businesses contributing to sustainable livelihoods.

Digital Banking & Financial Inclusion

NUWEBIZ promotes inclusive financial access by connecting women and youth entrepreneurs to digital banking solutions, affordable financial services, and appropriate financing opportunities.

Objectives

Activities

Outcomes

To expand access to digital financial services and affordable financing for women and youth entrepreneurs.
To strengthen entrepreneurs' financial readiness and link them to suitable financial institutions.

Profile and assess women-led enterprises to identify financing needs and readiness.
Provide financial literacy and business management support.
Link entrepreneurs to banks, SACCOs, and digital finance partners including AROVA, Pearl Bank, and WENDI.
Facilitate access to financing products including business growth loans, agricultural loans, asset financing, and working capital.

Increased access to digital banking, credit, and financial services for underserved entrepreneurs.
Improved financial management skills and credit readiness among women and youth traders.
More women-led businesses accessing finance to expand, improve productivity, and strengthen participation in trade.

Inclusive Trade & Regional Integration

NUWEBIZ advances inclusive trade by enabling women and youth entrepreneurs to participate in safe, formal, and competitive cross-border trade, unlocking new market opportunities and strengthening regional economic integration.

Objectives

Activities

Outcomes

To strengthen the capacity of women and youth entrepreneurs to participate in safe, formal, and profitable cross-border trade.
To improve access to regional markets, business networks, and trade opportunities.
To support the formalization and growth of women and youth enterprises engaged in cross-border value chains.

Mobilized and organized women and youth traders along strategic trade corridors including Malaba–Busia and Elegu–Nimule.
Supported the formation and strengthening of trader networks and platforms.
Built capacity of small-scale traders on formal trade practices, market opportunities, and business management.
Facilitated linkages between traders, markets, government institutions, and private sector actors.

Increased capacity of women and youth entrepreneurs to engage in safer, more formal, and profitable cross-border trade.
Strengthened networks of small-scale traders enabling collective learning and collaboration.
Improved access to trade information, market opportunities, and institutional support services.
Enhanced visibility and recognition of women and youth as key contributors to regional trade.

Support For Simplified Trade Regime (STR) Implementation

NUWEBIZ supports measures aligned with the Simplified Trade Regime (STR) by promoting awareness, dialogue, and practical support for small-scale traders at major border points.

Objectives

Activities

Outcomes

To promote formal, safe, and inclusive cross-border trade for women and youth entrepreneurs.
To improve awareness and access to simplified trade procedures, documentation, and market information.
To reduce barriers limiting small-scale traders' participation in regional markets.

Conducted awareness and capacity-building initiatives on STR and formal trade processes.
Engaged government agencies, border authorities, and trade stakeholders to improve trader support systems.
Supported women and youth traders at Malaba–Busia and Elegu–Nimule border points through access to trade information and guidance.

Increased awareness and adoption of simplified trade procedures among small-scale traders.
Improved capacity of women and youth entrepreneurs to participate in formal cross-border trade.
Strengthened collaboration between traders, institutions, and border stakeholders for inclusive regional trade.

Digital Business Support And ICT Literacy

NUWEBIZ promotes digital inclusion among women entrepreneurs by strengthening their digital skills, training on basic computer literacy, and enabling them to leverage digital solutions for business growth.

Objectives

Activities

Outcomes

Strengthen women's digital skills, technology access, and AI capacity to improve business growth and participation in the digital economy.

Deliver basic computer literacy and digital business training.
Establish ICT Business Centers with computers, smartphones, internet access, and digital business support services.
Build capacity in Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital entrepreneurship, and career development.
Support women entrepreneurs to adopt digital tools for business management, marketing, and financial services.

Increased digital literacy and AI skills among women entrepreneurs.
Improved access to ICT infrastructure and digital business services.
Enhanced productivity, market access, and competitiveness of women-led enterprises.

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Advocacy

Promote safe, inclusive, and violence-free environments by strengthening GBV prevention, awareness, survivor support, and women's rights.

Objectives

Activities

Outcomes

Promote safe, inclusive, and violence-free environments by strengthening GBV prevention, awareness, survivor support, and women's rights.

Conduct community awareness and sensitization on GBV, women's rights, and prevention.
Build the capacity of women entrepreneurs, community leaders, and stakeholders to identify, prevent, and respond to GBV.
Facilitate referrals for survivors to appropriate legal, psychosocial, health, and protection services.
Advocate for gender-responsive policies and community actions that promote women's safety and dignity.

Increased awareness and prevention of GBV within communities.
Improved access to protection and support services for GBV survivors.
Stronger community commitment to gender equality, women's rights, and safe economic participation.

Sexual And Reproductive Health (SRH) Counseling & Advocacy

Promote sexual and reproductive health awareness, informed decision-making, and access to quality SRH information and services for women, girls, and vulnerable communities.

Objectives

Activities

Outcomes

Promote sexual and reproductive health awareness, informed decision-making, and access to quality SRH information and services.

Conduct community sensitization and awareness campaigns on SRHR.
Provide counseling, health education, and referrals to reproductive health service providers.
Train women, youth, and community leaders on menstrual health, family planning, maternal health, HIV prevention, and adolescent reproductive health.
Advocate for equitable access to quality, gender-responsive SRH services.

Increased knowledge and adoption of positive sexual and reproductive health practices.
Improved access to SRH information, counseling, and referral services.
Enhanced health, well-being, and empowerment of women and girls.

Business Development Services (BDS)

Market Access

Refugee Women Enterprise Support and Economic Empowerment

Digital Banking & Financial Inclusion

Inclusive Trade & Regional Integration

Support For Simplified Trade Regime (STR) Implementation

Digital Business Support And ICT Literacy

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Advocacy

Sexual And Reproductive Health (SRH) Counseling & Advocacy

Institutional Partners