What We Do
At RISE Anew , we believe in turning potential into opportunity. Our work focuses on youth and women—especially those who face barriers of poverty, limited education, or social expectation. We know that when given the right skills, resources, and encouragement, they can transform not only their own lives but also their communities.
Our programs are built around three pillars:
Skills & Livelihoods Training – equipping young people and women with practical, income-generating skills.
Entrepreneurship & Small Business Support – helping individuals start and grow sustainable businesses.
Education & Leadership Development – fostering personal confidence and community leadership.
Lives We’re Uplifting
At RISE Anew, 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.
Privacy Notice: Some stories on this website have been anonymized, and representative AI-generated illustrations are used to protect the privacy, dignity, and future opportunities of the individuals we support. While names, images, and certain identifying details have been changed, every story reflects a real journey and the genuine impact of RISE Anew's work.
Beginning Anew 🍗
"I lost everything, but I didn't lose my passion for cooking. With RISE Anew's support, I can now start anew and provide for my child."
A young single mother faced years of low-paying jobs and returned home after a difficult experience working overseas, determined to rebuild her life. With little more than her passion for cooking, she started a modest roadside food stall, serving grilled chicken and local meals to passersby.
With support from RISE Anew, her small venture has grown into a mobile food cart, enabling her to reach more customers and generate a steady income. Today, she is supporting her child, creating employment for another woman, and demonstrating that resilience, combined with the right opportunity, can transform lives.
A Mother, a Fighter, an Entrepreneur
“People looked down on me because I’m a single mother. But I wanted to prove them wrong.”
A determined single mother struggled to support her child through multiple low-paying jobs. Night shifts, irregular hours, and limited income made it difficult to make ends meet. Refusing to give up, she used her modest savings to start a small retail shop and mobile money kiosk.
With seed funding and mentoring from RISE Anew, she is now expanding her business and developing essential skills in inventory management, income tracking, and future planning. As her business grows, she is also rebuilding her confidence and dignity—showing that single motherhood is not a barrier, but a source of strength.
👗 Fashioning a New Future
"I always believed I could build something of my own. I just needed the opportunity to take the next step."
A determined single mother dreamed of owning a fashion boutique that would inspire confidence in women while providing a better future for her family. Despite limited financial resources, she saved diligently to rent a small shop in a busy commercial area and began selling women's clothing. Her passion for fashion and her commitment to excellent customer service quickly earned the trust of local customers, but limited capital made it difficult to keep her shelves stocked with new styles.
Through RISE Anew's mentoring and business support, she expanded her boutique with new collections of clothing, handbags, and fashion accessories sourced at wholesale prices. We also helped her establish a social media presence, enabling her to showcase new arrivals and reach a wider customer base. Today, customers eagerly return to discover the latest fashions, and she is steadily growing her business with plans to expand into children's clothing, footwear, and accessories.
Her journey is a powerful reminder that determination, combined with the right support, can transform a small business into a thriving enterprise and a source of hope for the future.
Reaching for the Skies ✈️
"My dream is to build a career that allows me to travel the world. I never thought I would even get the chance to try."
A determined young woman from Uganda dreamed of building a career in aviation, but financial hardship made that dream seem out of reach. Through RISE Anew's support, she is now completing professional training and preparing for the next step in her career. Her journey is a reminder that when young people are given the opportunity to learn and grow, they can achieve far more than they ever imagined.
Why Their Stories Matter
These journeys are only the beginning. Each woman or young person supported by RISE Anew represents a wider ripple of change—strengthening families, creating livelihoods, and inspiring others to believe in what is possible.
You can help create the next story of resilience and opportunity. Whether you donate, volunteer, mentor, or share our work, you become part of a movement where empowered individuals build stronger communities.
