Turning Plans Into Reality 

Once business plans were approved, participants began purchasing the equipment, supplies, and startup materials needed to launch their ventures. 

Women actively participated in identifying suppliers, comparing prices, selecting equipment, and learning how to manage startup budgets. Along the way, they received additional coaching on equipment operation, supplier engagement, budgeting, and business planning. 

These experiences are helping participants build more than businesses: they're building confidence, decision-making skills, and long-term economic independence.

A Milestone Worth Celebrating

This reporting period marked several important achievements: 

• The first Business Plan Presentation Program was successfully launched. 
• The first cohort of startup beneficiaries was approved. 
• Startup equipment and business inputs were successfully purchased. 
• Participants strengthened their business planning and entrepreneurship skills. 
• Women gained practical experience in procurement, budgeting, and business management.

While these milestones may seem simple, they represent something significant: women taking the next step toward creating sustainable livelihoods for themselves and their families.

Thank You

To everyone who supported our recent fundraiser and those who continues to support the Young Living Foundation, thank you. 

Because of your generosity, women are gaining access to training, mentorship, startup resources, and opportunities that can create lasting change for generations to come. 

We're excited to continue sharing updates as these businesses launch, grow, and begin creating new opportunities for families and communities throughout Uganda. 

Together, we are helping transform potential into possibility, one business at a time.