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Women entrepreneurs attend dfcu GROW's inaugural event in Mbarara
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By Our Reporter
MBARARA – dfcu Bank has today officially launched the GROW initiative, a groundbreaking program designed to provide financial support and capacity building for women entrepreneurs in Western Uganda. The initiative is specifically tailored to empower women-owned businesses by equipping female entrepreneurs with the tools, skills, and resources necessary to scale and sustain their ventures.
The launch event, held in Mbarara, drew an array of key stakeholders, including prominent businesswomen, local government officials, and dfcu Bank executives. This gathering underscored dfcu Bank's commitment to bolstering women-led businesses and addressing the unique challenges they face.
Annette Kiconco, Chief Retail Banking Officer at dfcu Bank making remarks during the GROW launch in Mbarara
Western Uganda is home to a vibrant and rapidly expanding business community, and the GROW initiative aims to tap into this potential. By focusing on women entrepreneurs, the program is set to unlock significant opportunities for growth and innovation in the region.
Wendy Lalum representing PSFU at the dfcu GROW launch in Mbarara
Speaking at the event, dfcu Bank executives emphasized the importance of empowering women in business as a driver of economic development, highlighting the bank’s dedication to promoting gender equality in the entrepreneurial landscape. The GROW initiative is positioned to be a catalyst for transformative growth, not only for women entrepreneurs but for the broader business community in Western Uganda.
Women attending the GROW Launch in Mbarara
This move is expected to enhance the economic empowerment of women, fostering more inclusive growth and helping businesses scale sustainably.
Women at the dfcu GROW launch in Mbarara
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