Women’s Group — Little Light
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“Umoja” group is helping women from Namuwongo slum, to achieve economic independence and social prosperity, by providing them the right tools.
Economic independence and social prosperity allow the women to gain dignity and build a better life for themselves and their families.
the“Umoja”group
women’s empowerment group
“Umoja” group is helping women from Namuwongo slum, to achieve economic independence and social prosperity, by providing them the right tools.
Economic independence and social prosperity allow the women to gain dignity and build a better life for themselves and their families.
meet the women
Jaaja Mary
UMOJA Chair
Born in the district of Mitoma in Western Uganda in 1954. Today she lives in Muyenga A, Bukasa Parish, Kampala. She works as a cleaner in Victory Center Church, and sells her homemade liquid soap as well as handcrafts. She has one son and six grandchildren.
Cissy Atuhilre
Cissy grew up in Bujuko Village, Central Uganda. Today she lives in Namuwongo Slum, Kampala and she has been a part of the group for 2 years.
Biribawa Night
Biribawa grew up in Gwase Village, Eastern Uganda. Today she lives in Namuwongo Slum, Kampala and she has been a part of the group for 2 years.
Jovia Natukunda
Jovia grew up in Mbarara Village, Western Uganda. Today she lives in Namuwongo Slum, Kampala. She has been a part of the group for 8 years and has two children studying in 'Little Light'.
Janat Nabwami
Janat grew up in Bulenga Village, Central Uganda. Today she lives in Namuwongo Slum, Kampala. She has been a part of the group for 3 years and has one child studying in 'Little Light'.
Christin Basigare
Christin grew up in Kisugu near Namuwongo, Kampala where she still lives today. She has been a part of the group for 8 years and has two children studying in 'Little Light'.
Grace
Grace grew up in Masaka Village, Southern Uganda. Today she lives in Namuwongo Slum, Kampala. She has been a part of the group for 7 years and has one child studying in 'Little Light'.
These amazing, strong and inspiring women manage to uphold, under the harshest of circumstances, a smile and hope in the face of all difficulties. They gather every afternoon, in Little Light’s premises, and create, one by one, the beads that are then strung, with love and care, into unique jewels.
meet the women
Jaaja Mary
UMOJA Chair
Born in the district of Mitoma in Western Uganda in 1954. Today she lives in Muyenga A, Bukasa Parish, Kampala. She works as a cleaner in Victory Center Church, and sells her homemade liquid soap as well as handcrafts. She has one son and six grandchildren.
Cissy Atuhilre
Cissy grew up in Bujuko Village, Central Uganda. Today she lives in Namuwongo Slum, Kampala and she has been a part of the group for 2 years.
Biribawa Night
Biribawa grew up in Gwase Village, Eastern Uganda. Today she lives in Namuwongo Slum, Kampala and she has been a part of the group for 2 years.
Jovia Natukunda
Jovia grew up in Mbarara Village, Western Uganda. Today she lives in Namuwongo Slum, Kampala. She has been a part of the group for 8 years and has two children studying in 'Little Light'.
Janat Nabwami
Janat grew up in Bulenga Village, Central Uganda. Today she lives in Namuwongo Slum, Kampala. She has been a part of the group for 3 years and has one child studying in 'Little Light'.
Christin Basigare
Christin grew up in Kisugu near Namuwongo, Kampala where she still lives today. She has been a part of the group for 8 years and has two children studying in 'Little Light'.
Grace
Grace grew up in Masaka Village, Southern Uganda. Today she lives in Namuwongo Slum, Kampala. She has been a part of the group for 7 years and has one child studying in 'Little Light'.
These amazing, strong and inspiring women manage to uphold, under the harshest of circumstances, a smile and hope in the face of all difficulties. They gather every afternoon, in Little Light’s premises, and create, one by one, the beads that are then strung, with love and care, into unique jewels.
from art to brand
Mama Pendo, meaning “The Mother of Love” in Kiswahili, is the brand name of the jewelry created by the “Umoja” women’s empowerment group from Namuwongo slum, Kampala, Uganda.
The initiative intends to improve the quality of life of these women, some of whom are refugees from the war-ridden territories of Uganda, some single mothers struggling to give their children a proper education. The first and most basic need is to build their financial independence and social strength.
Mama Pendo, meaning “The Mother of Love” in Kiswahili, is the brand name of the jewelry created by the “Umoja” women’s empowerment group from Namuwongo slum, Kampala, Uganda.
The initiative intends to improve the quality of life of these women, some of whom are refugees from the war-ridden territories of Uganda, some single mothers struggling to give their children a proper education. The first and most basic need is to build their financial independence and social strength.
order our jewelry
Little Light’s volunteers work closely with the women, supporting them in their endeavor and helping them sell their handmade jewelry to a wider circle of customers. To order a piece, send us a message and we will get back to you.
order
order our jewelry
Little Light’s volunteers work closely with the women, supporting them in their endeavor and helping them sell their handmade jewelry to a wider circle of customers. To order a piece, send us a message and we will get back to you.
orderour journey
Little Light Children Organization
was founded
Women’s Empowerment Group
was founded by Resty & Qasasa
The group started English lessons
Started making beads
Started selling beads in Uganda, Israel and Italy
Raised enough money to buy guillotines to make beads
The craft market widened
Women started earning an income that improved their lives. In parallel, Little Light supported their children's education with scholarships
The group started to host jewelry craft workshops for anyone interested in learning their techniques and making their own unique jewelry
our journey
Little Light Children Organization
was founded
Women’s Empowerment Group
was founded by Resty & Qasasa
The group started English lessons
Started making beads
Started selling beads in Uganda, Israel and Italy
Raised enough money to buy guillotines to make beads
The craft market widened
Women started earning an income that improved their lives. In parallel, Little Light supported their children's education with scholarships
The group started to host jewelry craft workshops for anyone interested in learning their techniques and making their own unique jewelry
your impact
Education is one of Little Light's top values.
Thanks to the scholarship program, our youth have the opportunity to complete their A level education, sponsored by international donors. Part of our youth group are currently studying and some have already graduated successfully!
Become a sponsor and help transform a young life!
your impact
Education is one of Little Light's top values.
Thanks to the scholarship program, our youth have the opportunity to complete their A level education, sponsored by international donors. Part of our youth group are currently studying and some have already graduated successfully!
Become a sponsor and help transform a young life!
we want to hear from you
8th street, Industrial area, Namuwongo, Kampala, Uganda
+972-524-245-222