Government backs Wakiso women’s empowerment

Aiming to equip young women with practical, life-changing skills for self-reliance, the “Ignite Her Dream” vision forum at Makerere University placed women’s economic empowerment at the heart of its mission. The initiative focuses on preparing girls—especially teenagers—for opportunities in male-dominated fields such as mechanics and construction. The Ugandan government strongly endorsed this purpose, with the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development emphasizing its commitment to gender equality and the protection of vulnerable communities. By backing the forum, officials signaled that empowering women is not just a social priority but a strategic economic investment.