Women Solidarity Initiative Uganda (WSI Uganda) is the Mentorship and Leadership Development Fund of Ethur Community Foundation.

WSI mobilises and invests resources in the development of women, young professionals, emerging leaders, and the organizations and communities in which they learn, work, and lead.

Our work brings together mentorship, leadership development, career development, organizational development, capacity building, and advocacy to create opportunities for people and institutions to grow and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

About WSI Uganda

WSI Uganda began in 2023 with a focus on supporting women in higher education and early stages of their careers.

The work emerged from a simple recognition: academic qualifications alone do not always provide the practical skills, networks, mentorship, and opportunities people need to navigate their careers and leadership journeys.

Over time, our work has grown beyond individual mentorship. We have come to recognise that people's ability to grow and lead is also shaped by the organizations and communities around them.

Today, WSI operates as a fund within Ethur Community Foundation, providing a platform through which resources can be mobilised and invested in people, leadership, organizational capacity, and community development.

Why WSI?

WSI began in 2023 from a recognition that academic qualifications alone do not always provide young people with the practical skills, networks, mentorship, and opportunities needed to navigate their careers and leadership journeys.

For many young women entering the workforce, the transition from education to employment brings new challenges; from understanding workplace expectations and building professional relationships to developing confidence, managing finances, communicating effectively, and finding opportunities for growth. WSI was created to help bridge these gaps.

As the work evolved, we also recognised that people do not grow and lead in isolation. Their development is influenced by the organizations they work in and the communities they belong to. This understanding has shaped WSI into a broader platform for investing in people, organizations, and communities.

What We Invest In

People

We invest in women, students, young professionals, and emerging leaders through mentorship, leadership development, career development, professional skills, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, networking, and practical learning.

Organizations

We support organizations and institutions through organizational development and consultancy, including governance, strategic planning, policy and compliance, institutional strengthening, people and team development, capacity building, and organizational systems.

Communities

We invest in stronger participation, leadership, networks, and opportunities for women and other community members, enabling people to use their skills and leadership to contribute to their communities.

Research

We support research, knowledge generation, and learning that helps us understand the challenges people and organizations face, strengthen practice, inform decision-making, and identify approaches that can contribute to meaningful and lasting change.

Our Services

Empowering women through leadership, advocacy, and growth.

Leadership

Building confident leaders who inspire change and integrity.

Advocacy

Championing fair employment rights for women across Uganda.

Strengthening organizations with strategic planning and compliance.

Development

FAQs

What is WSI?

WSI Uganda is a social enterprise focused on women’s leadership and organizational growth.

Who can join WSI?

Women leaders, organizations, and advocates interested in career and leadership development.

What services does WSI offer?

We provide leadership training, advocacy for women’s employment rights, legal advisory, and organizational strategy support.

How does WSI support advocacy?

By promoting women’s employment rights through campaigns and policy engagement.

Where is WSI based?

WSI operates primarily in Uganda, focusing on local community transformation.

How can I get involved with WSI?

You can join our programs, volunteer, or partner with us to support women’s leadership and rights.