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What we do

At Women Shine, we believe in the power of education, skills, and community to transform lives. Our programs are designed to uplift women, girls, support orphans, and include people with disabilities, ensuring that no one is left behind.

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Key Program Areas:

  • Skills Training & Capacity Building: We provide hands-on training in tailoring, hairdressing, makeup, soap making, baking, beadwork, agriculture, and more. We also equip participants with digital literacy and financial management skills to prepare them for today’s world.
  • Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship: We help women and youth build small businesses through start-up kits, mentorship, and savings groups (VSLAs). Our programs also connect them with local markets, enabling them to sell their products and grow sustainable enterprises.
  • Girls & Orphan Support: We ensure that vulnerable girls have access to education, safety, and care. From school fees and uniforms to after-school tutoring, creative play, and counseling, we give girls the opportunity to learn, grow, and dream.
  • Disability Inclusion Initiatives: We champion the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities by offering inclusive training, accessibility support, and peer mentoring. Our advocacy campaigns raise awareness and help break down barriers to full participation in society.
  • Psychosocial Support & Mental Health: We create safe spaces for healing and hope. Through counseling, peer support groups, storytelling, and art therapy, we help women, children, and persons with disabilities overcome trauma and build resilience.
  • Advocacy & Awareness: We lead campaigns and community dialogues on gender-based violence, women’s rights, child protection, and disability inclusion. By involving youth and grassroots voices, we ensure the whole community is part of the movement for change.
  • Health & Wellness: We promote healthier living through menstrual hygiene education, nutrition workshops, and home gardening initiatives. Our programs also provide disability-inclusive health sessions, ensuring that vital information is accessible to all.

Our main goals

Together, these stories remind us: when women, girls and persons with disabilities are given a chance, they shine — and the whole community shines with them.

Our Impact

At Women Shine, we believe in the power of education, skills, and community to transform lives. Our programs are designed to uplift women, girls, support orphans, and include people with disabilities, ensuring that no one is left behind.

success stories

Amina – From Learner to Makeup Artist

Amina joined our beauty and makeup training with a dream but no resources. Today, she is a professional makeup artist in Dzaleka, earning her own income and inspiring other young women to follow their passion.

Melani – Tailor of Hope

Grace learned tailoring through our vocational program. With a sewing machine from Women Shine, she started her own business, providing uniforms and clothing for the community. She now supports her family and mentors other young women.

Daniella – Baking for a Better Future

As a young orphan, Daniel faced many hardships. Through our baking and catering workshops, he gained skills to start a small bakery. His bread and cakes are loved in the community, and his business provides him stability and pride.

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About Women Shine

A refugee-led non-profit in Dzaleka Camp empowering women, supporting orphans, and including people with disabilities through skills, education, and community action.

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