Inspire. Empower. Lead.

A Just Society Where She Leads

A women-led, feminist grassroots organisation advancing opportunity, wellbeing and collective power for women and girls in marginalised communities across Uganda.

2,400+

Women & girls reached

38

Schools & community visits

120

Skills & livelihood trainings

12

Districts across Uganda

Our Vision

A just and inclusive society where every woman and girl can thrive and lead.

Our Mission

To advance the rights, wellbeing and economic agency of women and girls in marginalised communities through community-led action in education, health, technology, livelihoods and leadership.

Our Tagline

Inspire possibility. Empower people with knowledge, opportunity and collective strength. Lead change in homes, communities and society.

Esaete Foundation community session
Our Purpose

The barriers women and girls face are rarely isolated

Women and girls in marginalised communities continue to face interconnected barriers to education, health, economic opportunity, technology, leadership and participation in decision-making.

  • A girl who cannot remain in school may face limited economic opportunities later in life.
  • A woman without access to technology may be excluded from information, services, networks and emerging economic opportunities.
  • A woman experiencing poor health may have fewer opportunities to participate fully in education, work or community life.
  • These challenges are rarely isolated — so we take an integrated approach that connects opportunity, wellbeing, technology, economic agency and leadership.
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Core Programme Areas

Five interconnected areas that change a girl's whole trajectory

Our programmes are connected because the challenges facing women and girls are connected — together they create a pathway from opportunity to agency, and from agency to lasting change.

Quality Education & Girls' Development Education

Quality Education & Girls' Development

We support girls and young women to access, remain in and benefit from quality education — creating opportunities for mentorship, personal development, leadership and life skills.

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Health, SRHR & Wellbeing Health & Wellbeing

Health, SRHR & Wellbeing

We promote the health, dignity and wellbeing of women and girls by increasing access to information, awareness and supportive community environments.

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Technology Inclusion & Digital Empowerment Technology

Technology Inclusion & Digital Empowerment

Technology should be an opportunity, not another barrier. We help women and girls build the skills, confidence and awareness to use technology safely and effectively.

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Women's Economic Empowerment & Livelihoods Livelihoods

Women's Economic Empowerment & Livelihoods

Through entrepreneurship, skills development, financial literacy and mentorship, we help women build the confidence and capabilities to participate more fully in the economy.

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Gender Equality, Leadership & Social Justice Leadership

Gender Equality, Leadership & Social Justice

We strengthen women's and girls' voices, leadership and collective power to challenge discrimination, harmful norms and systems that limit their rights and opportunities.

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Our Integrated Approach

Connected programmes, because the challenges are connected

We connect opportunity, wellbeing, technology, economic agency and leadership so women and girls can overcome barriers and build better futures.

01

Education

Education creates pathways to opportunity.

02

Health & Wellbeing

Health and wellbeing enable women and girls to participate fully in life.

03

Technology

Technology expands access to knowledge, services, networks and economic opportunities.

04

Economic Empowerment

Economic empowerment strengthens independence and resilience.

05

Leadership

Leadership and collective action enable women and girls to influence decisions and challenge inequality.

Together, these areas create a pathway from opportunity to agency — and from agency to lasting change.

Young women in an Esaete Foundation programme
Come Join Us

We are building a future where women and girls are not simply included in change — they are leading it.

When women and girls have the opportunity to learn, be healthy, access technology, earn, lead and exercise their rights, families and communities become stronger.

Partner With Us

Local knowledge. Community trust. Women's leadership.

We offer partners an opportunity to connect resources, expertise and innovation with locally rooted solutions and community leadership.

Donors & Foundations

Supporting programmes, innovation, organisational strengthening and long-term impact.

Development Partners

Co-designing and implementing community-based initiatives that address gender inequality and social exclusion.

Government & Local Institutions

Strengthening community systems, access to services and locally responsive development.

Corporate & CSR Partners

Investing in women, girls, technology inclusion, education, health and community development.

Civil Society & Grassroots Organisations

Building movements, sharing knowledge and strengthening collective action.

Technology & Innovation Partners

Expanding inclusive access to ICT, digital skills, information and technology-enabled opportunities.

The strongest partnerships are built on shared values and mutual learning.

Reach out and let's build locally rooted solutions that create lasting change.

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