EMPOWERING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: MAKERERE UNIVERSITY'S ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS INITIATIVE

6 months ago

Makerere University has empowered persons with disabilities (PWDs) with special skills in Kampala Metropolitan area with entrepreneurial skills.
The UGX 45,797,244 initiative was funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, to improve their daily incomes as well as elevate their living standards.
The principal investigator of this project Dr. Cathy Mbidde said the project aims at identifying young persons with disabilities engaged in creating innovative business (Products/services), identifying stakeholders that can provide support or opportunities.
He added that there will be harnessing of hidden talents and skills for PWDs and the goal is to help their product penetrate the market.

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