About Us
A women-led, feminist grassroots organisation working alongside women, girls and communities in marginalised and rural areas of Uganda.
A women-led, feminist grassroots organisation
Esaete Foundation is a women-led, feminist grassroots organisation working alongside women, girls and communities in marginalised and rural areas of Uganda.
We work at the intersection of education, health, economic empowerment, technology inclusion, leadership and gender equality — because the barriers holding women and girls back are connected, and so is our response.
“Inspire. Empower. Lead.”
Communities are not recipients of development — they are drivers of change
Esaete Foundation began with a simple conviction: that women and girls already hold the power to transform their own communities when they have the opportunity, knowledge and support to do so.
We are rooted in the communities we serve, where people are not recipients of development but partners, leaders and drivers of change.
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.
Our Tagline
Inspire possibility. Empower people with knowledge and opportunity. Lead change in homes, communities and society.
Why we take an integrated approach
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.
We believe in women.
We trust women and girls as the experts on their own lives — every programme begins with their voice.
See what guides usWe invest in opportunity.
We back education, health, skills and technology so opportunity is within reach, not out of it.
See what we doWe build collective power.
We work through groups, networks and shared leadership — not one woman at a time.
See what we valueWe lead change together.
Women, communities and partners lead side by side to shape change that lasts.
Join the movementThe principles behind every decision
Equity
We advance fairness, inclusion and equal opportunity, especially for women and girls facing systemic barriers.
Dignity & Empowerment
We uphold the dignity, agency and potential of every person, supporting women and girls to make choices, lead and thrive.
Integrity & Accountability
We act with honesty, transparency and responsibility, remaining accountable to the communities and partners we serve.
Solidarity & Collaboration
We believe in the power of women, communities and partners working together to challenge injustice, strengthen one another and create lasting change.
Esaete Foundation At A Glance
A quick snapshot of who we are, where we work and what drives us.
Who we are
A women-led, feminist grassroots organisation.
Where we work
Marginalised and rural communities in Uganda.
Who we serve
Women, girls and underserved communities.
What we focus on
Education | Health & Wellbeing | Technology Inclusion | Economic Empowerment | Leadership & Social Justice
How we work
Community-led | Rights-based | Inclusive | Collaborative | Women-centred
What we seek
A just and inclusive society where every woman and girl can thrive and lead.
Ready to stand with women and girls?
Partner with us, volunteer your skills, or simply spread the word.