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Reflections of a refugee female entrepreneur on the barriers to access to finance for refugee women.

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As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2025, themed ‘For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment and Accelerate Action’, it’s essential to acknowledge the significant improvements made towards gender equality. However, despite progress, women continue to face substantial challenges in accessing finance, hindering their ability to participate fully in the economy. This article explores … Read more

Access to Finance for Refugee Women as a Path to Rights, Equality, and Empowerment.

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As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2025 under the theme “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” To achieve a feminist future in which all people are treated equally, this year’s theme urges action to unlock equal rights, power, and opportunities for all women. Among other challenges, access to finance remains a critical … Read more

Executive Assistant Position at Kuza Refugee Business Platform

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Overview of REBU: Kuza Refugee Business Platform (REBU) is a social enterprise dedicated to uplifting refugee women entrepreneurs and refugee-led companies. REBU provides financial services and business financial literacy to refugee businesses. This is achieved through mobilizing resources to support businesses built by refugees for refugees. Our mission is to create an environment where access … Read more

Uganda has Capped the Tier 4 Microfinance Lending at 33.6% per annum: What Does It Mean for Refugee Businesses and Access to Finance

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In November 2024, The Uganda Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development issued a Legal Notice No. 21 of 2024 under the Tier 4 Microfinance Institutions and Money Lenders Act, Cap. 61 – Prescription of Maximum Interest Rate. The notice caps the maximum interest moneylenders can charge at 2.8% per month or 33.6% per annum. … Read more