Empowering Women & Youth through Skills and Enterprise

Who we are

Resilient Initiatives for Socio-economic Empowerment – RISE Anew is a grassroots initiative founded by humanitarian professionals with deep experience in East Africa. We are committed to empowering lives through skills, mentorship, and opportunity.

We are beginning our work in Uganda, with a vision to unlock the potential of youth and women and build a more resilient and equitable future for all.

Our Mission

Empower vulnerable women and youth—especially single mothers, widows and young women who have dreams but not the means -—through skills, mentorship, and opportunity.

What We Do

• Vocational training & entrepreneurship  

• Digital literacy for girls  

• Mentorship & leadership development  

• Community micro‑grants

Lives We’re Uplifting 

At RISE Anew Uganda, we don’t just design programs—we walk alongside individuals with dreams, challenges, and incredible potential. Meet a few of the young women we’ve started supporting on their journey toward resilience and empowerment.

👩‍✈️ Lillian – Soaring Beyond Barriers

“My dream is to become a cabin crew professional and travel the world. I never thought I would even get the chance to try.”

Lillian is a bright, determined young woman from central Uganda with aspirations of joining the aviation industry. Despite her academic excellence, economic hardship and gender norms made such a path nearly impossible. 

Through RISE Uganda’s support, Lillian has now enrolled in a reputable Cabin Crew Training Program. We are also collaborating with an international airline operating chartered flights out of Jinja, Uganda, to secure a potential placement opportunity for her upon successful completion of her training.Her journey is just beginning, and her courage continues to inspire others like her to reach for the skies.

👩‍👧 Florence – A Mother, a Fighter, an Entrepreneur

“People look down on me because I’m a single mother. But I want to prove them wrong.”

Florence, a resilient single mother, was struggling to support her child by working several low paying jobs. With night shifts and irregular work timings and low pay, she could not manage. With her meagre savings she started a small kiosk in Entebbe. Facing financial instability and social stigma, she often felt invisible.

With seed funding and mentoring from RISE Uganda, Florence has begun to expand her mobile money and retail business. She’s learning to manage inventory, track income, and plan for the future—while rebuilding her confidence and dignity.

💡 Why Their Stories Matter

Lillian and Florence are just the beginning. Every woman or youth we support represents a ripple of transformation. Their progress fuels our mission to empower hundreds more—to dream, rise, and lead.

👉 Join us in supporting the next Lillian or Florence. Whether you donate, volunteer, or share their stories—you become part of the change.

Get Involved

Are you a designer, website builder, fundraiser, or communicator? Join us as a volunteer to help build a brighter future.

Contact Us

📬 Email: riseanew.uganda@gmail.com |contact@riseanew.org 

🌐 Website: riseanew.org (coming soon)  

💙 Donate: (coming soon)