women meeting with Donors(MSV Germany) Nov 2025

Reports generated from AWFU GROUPS Based on the reporting period ending 31/12/2025 for Act women Foundation Uganda in Kasese Uganda, here is the synthesized performance data and profitability benchmarks for the Areca recycling wastes into plates (Eco-Tableware) and Duck projects managed by the Act Women Foundation Uganda in Kasese. The figure of UGX 19,500,000 ascertained 31/12/2025 documentations represents the Net Surplus (Profit) for the combined projects for the second half of 2025 (H2 2025) women groups, as it aligns closely with industry-standard margins for community-based social enterprises of this scale rural areas in Kasese Western Uganda. The analysis is key are representation: a) Economic empower performance b) Creation of new jobs for women and girls c) Women involvement in trade d) Gender equity and inclusiveness 1. Areca Palm Project (Eco-Tableware) In 2025, this project transitioned from a training hub to a steady-state manufacturing unit supplying eco-lodges and eco-plates in the Rwenzori region. The women and girls of act women foundation Uganda have fully engaged in recycling area waste fiber into plates and now full in the market in Kasese Uganda Sales & Profitability Benchmarks a) Gross Margin: 35% – 42%. High margins are achieved because raw materials (fallen sheaths) are sourced for free or at very low cost from local farmers and local transport b) Production Volume: A standard unit in Kasese in Uganda with one machine produces roughly 4,500–6,000 plates per month depending seasonal demand and situation. c) Sales Revenue (2025): Average unit price of UGX 650-1000 per plate. d) Profitability Drivers: The ban on single-use plastics in high-end tourism zones (like Queen Elizabeth National Park) created a 20% surge in local demand by Dec 2025. Eco friendly plates are demanded by many people in market and this account for stable incomes and raise of incomes and profit of Act women foundation Uganda Areca plates. e) Areca plates are used to save and pack dry foods by tourists and hotels like roasted gnuts,maize,rice,bread etc Supporting Documentation Checklist • Internal: Monthly production logs (output vs. wastage), Inventory stock cards, and Sales day books. • External: Certificates of registration-legality and MOUs with local hotels/lodges. 2. The Duck Project This project serves as a key economic buffer for the foundation women groups in Kasese Uganda, providing both high-protein food security and consistent weekly cash flow through egg and meat sales. Performance Benchmarks (as of 31/12/2025) Metric 2025 Benchmark Kasese Context Annual Profit (per 500 birds) UGX 12M – 15M Based on a Return-to-Capital (R/C) ratio of 1.43. Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) 2.4 : 1 Efficiency of converting feed into meat weight. Mortality Rate <10% The 2025 goal was reduction from 15% to 10% through better vaccination /African swine. Revenue Split 85% Eggs / 15% Meat Layer ducks provide more stable daily income than meat ducks. Market is Lubiriha near Democratic republic of Congo Profitability Breakdown for UGX 19,500,000 The figure from women groups (AWFU)target result, it shows an operation size of approximately 650–800 ducks managed across a network of women’s groups, or a combined total including the Areca Palm revenue in Kasese Uganda under Act women foundation Uganda True records. 3. Combined Financial Summary (/Reported by women groups of act women foundation Uganda (ACWFU) Note: These are benchmarks based on the 2025 economic climate in Kasese. a) Total Project Revenue: Approx. UGX 55,000,000 b) Operating Expenses (OpEx): Approx. UGX 35,500,000 (Labor, Feed, Electricity, Logistics birds housing repairs and areca machine repairs) c) Net Surplus: UGX 19,500,000 in fifteen(15) women groups

ACT WOMEN FOUNDATION 2025 ACTIVITIES ANALYSIS

Based on the reporting period ending 31/12/2025 for Act women Foundation Uganda in Kasese Uganda, here is the synthesized performance data and profitability benchmarks for the Areca recycling wastes into plates (Eco-Tableware) and Duck projects managed by the Act Women Foundation Uganda in Kasese. The figure of UGX 19,500,000 ascertained 31/12/2025 documentations represents the Net Surplus (Profit) for the combined projects for the second half of 2025 (H2 2025) women groups, as it aligns closely with industry-standard margins for community-based social enterprises of this scale rural areas in Kasese Western Uganda. The analysis is key are representation: a) Economic empower performance b) Creation of new jobs for women and girls c) Women involvement in trade d) Gender equity and inclusiveness 1. Areca Palm Project (Eco-Tableware) In 2025, this project transitioned from a training hub to a steady-state manufacturing unit supplying eco-lodges and eco-plates in the Rwenzori region. The women and girls of act women foundation Uganda have fully engaged in recycling area waste fiber into plates and now full in the market in Kasese Uganda Sales & Profitability Benchmarks a) Gross Margin: 35% – 42%. High margins are achieved because raw materials (fallen sheaths) are sourced for free or at very low cost from local farmers and local transport b) Production Volume: A standard unit in Kasese in Uganda with one machine produces roughly 4,500–6,000 plates per month depending seasonal demand and situation. c) Sales Revenue (2025): Average unit price of UGX 650-1000 per plate. d) Profitability Drivers: The ban on single-use plastics in high-end tourism zones (like Queen Elizabeth National Park) created a 20% surge in local demand by Dec 2025. Eco friendly plates are demanded by many people in market and this account for stable incomes and raise of incomes and profit of Act women foundation Uganda Areca plates. e) Areca plates are used to save and pack dry foods by tourists and hotels like roasted gnuts,maize,rice,bread etc Supporting Documentation Checklist • Internal: Monthly production logs (output vs. wastage), Inventory stock cards, and Sales day books. • External: Certificates of registration-legality and MOUs with local hotels/lodges. 2. The Duck Project This project serves as a key economic buffer for the foundation women groups in Kasese Uganda, providing both high-protein food security and consistent weekly cash flow through egg and meat sales. Performance Benchmarks (as of 31/12/2025) Metric 2025 Benchmark Kasese Context Annual Profit (per 500 birds) UGX 12M – 15M Based on a Return-to-Capital (R/C) ratio of 1.43. Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) 2.4 : 1 Efficiency of converting feed into meat weight. Mortality Rate <10% The 2025 goal was reduction from 15% to 10% through better vaccination /African swine. Revenue Split 85% Eggs / 15% Meat Layer ducks provide more stable daily income than meat ducks. Market is Lubiriha near Democratic republic of Congo Profitability Breakdown for UGX 19,500,000 The figure from women groups (AWFU)target result, it shows an operation size of approximately 650–800 ducks managed across a network of women’s groups, or a combined total including the Areca Palm revenue in Kasese Uganda under Act women foundation Uganda True records. 3. Combined Financial Summary (/Reported by women groups of act women foundation Uganda (ACWFU) Note: These are benchmarks based on the 2025 economic climate in Kasese. a) Total Project Revenue: Approx. UGX 55,000,000 b) Operating Expenses (OpEx): Approx. UGX 35,500,000 (Labor, Feed, Electricity, Logistics birds housing repairs and areca machine repairs) c) Net Surplus: UGX 19,500,000 in fifteen(15) women groups • We would also appreciate a brief update on the current status and development of these initiatives Validation & Verification To officially verify, the act women foundation Uganda utilizes: 1. Women groups Records: Highlighting the specific inflows from "Eco-Tableware Sales" and "Poultry Off-takers." 2. VSLA Records: Since these are community projects, the Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) ledgers show the dividends paid out to the women members from these profits. Act women foundation has women groups and formed women credit and savings for projects Funded by MSV. During MSV Visit to Act women foundation Uganda NOVEMBLE 2025, women groups exhibited credit and savings with MSV Members in Kasese Uganda. Women now have savings culture and created new jobs and busness hence promoted gender equity. 3. MEAL Reports: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning reports that track t We would also appreciate a brief update on the current status and development of these initiatives he social impact on 100 women moved above the poverty line of $12/day). This is the indicator that 100 women recruited and trained in duck rearing and Areca waste recycling raised to Village credit and savings that show gender equity and creation of new 100 jobs. This has created women jobs as it was new trends for rural women.

ACT WOMEN FOUNDATION UGANDA WOMEN MICRO-FINANCE

In its simplest form, microfinance provides basic financial services, such as credit and deposit-taking, on a very small scale, to historically marginalized populations that do not meet the criteria to do business with conventional banking institutions. This covers people whose lack of access to collateral means they cannot qualify for credit, and includes the world's poor, who number over100 and who live on less than $1.25 per day. Microfinance encourages economic stability through income generation rather than subsidies. There will never be enough charitable outreach to solve the problem of world poverty. Charity alone can not address the crisis of the chronic poor. By providing credit to start small businesses, microfinance is empowering the poor to raise themselves out of the cycle of poverty. Microfinance initiatives are changing the face of poverty one borrower at a time. OUR ROLES INCLUDES 1. Microfinance helps very poor households meet basic needs and protect against risks. 2. The use of financial services by low-income households is associated with improvements in household economic welfare and enterprise stability or growth 3. By supporting women's economic participation, microfinance helps to empower women, thus promoting gender-equity and improving household well-being." Microfinance is a long-term investment in human potential that has the power to generate long-term economic returns while simultaneously improving grassroots political and social involvement. 5. To promote finance inclussions ,Mobile money ,culture of saving among rural women and agent banking Targe Group:100 women and girls Loan programs Solid Track Record of Performance Over a decade of operating history with a 98% repayment rate. Managed By and For Rural Women All income from the loan program is retained by the women's groups and recycled into new loans. Inspiring Community Projects Loan program income covers all local operating costs. Excess income is used to provide village-level outreach. Loan Hubs are Self-Sustaining Loan hubs are self-sustaining after initial funding. They can continue operating in perpetuity as long as the loans are repaid Solidarity Groups Our twenty-member loan solidarity groups use social capital as collateral to foster loan repayment. Peer-to-Peer Knowledge Transfer Borrowers learn WMI's important lessons for success in their own language through lectures, songs, skits and role-playing. for more information contact :actkaseseu@gmail.com

SALT MINING AND EXTRACTION

Salt mining at Lake Katwe in western Uganda is a centuries-old, traditional, and largely artisanal industry, driven by the lake's hypersaline, mineral-rich brine. Locals evaporate water in pans to produce salt for cooking, preservation, and trade. Act women foundation Uganda secured salt pans and was given to women groups to fight poverty and create jobs for women and girls in Katwen with Supprt From Marrie-schlie Association. Key details about salt mining at Lake Katwe include: Production Methods: Miners use traditional methods to construct salt pans, often facing challenges like flooding, which makes it hard to maintain the pans. Composition & Quality: The brine contains approximately 75% NaCl, which, through improved techniques, can be refined to 97.5% purity, yielding about 60 grams of salt per liter. Challenges: Mining is physically demanding, poses health risks, and is often done by women with limited educational opportunities. Industry Status: While traditional methods prevail, there are ongoing efforts to improve, refine, and modernize the salt processing to boost production for domestic use. for Details contach chairperson ON email:actkaseseu@gmail.com

ARECA WASTE RECYCLING INTO ECO PLATES IN KASESE

Areca leaf plates are produced by recycling fallen leaves (sheaths) from the Areca palm tree, transforming agricultural waste into eco-friendly, biodegradable, and compostable tableware. These plates are heat-pressed into shape without chemicals or binders, making them sturdy, leak-proof, and a sustainable alternative to plastic and paper plates. Production Process and Benefits Natural Material: Collected from fallen leaves of the Areca palm, so no trees are cut. Production Method: Leaves are thoroughly cleaned with water, dried, and heat-pressed into shapes (plates, bowls).The project was funded by Marrie-schlie Association Germany and thanks goes to them 2024/2025. Chemical-Free: No detergents, bleach, or additives are used, ensuring the product is safe for food contact. Durability: The plates are sturdy enough to hold hot, cold, and greasy foods. Zero Waste: Any remaining waste during production is often used for manure or compost. Economic Impact: The process provides additional income for farmers and creates rural employment, with major production in Kasese Uganda. Uganda polythen bags have accummulated in urban areas and gardens causing envirornmenatal demages henece amounting to climate change in Uganda

SERICULTURE KASESE

Sericulture, or silk farming, is the cultivation of silkworms to produce silk. Although there are several commercial species of silkworms, the caterpillar of the domestic silkmoth is the most widely used and intensively studied silkworm.

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AWFU REFERANCES

Act women foundation Uganda References a) Elizabeth S.Carter Fundraiser and researcher Anike foundation Email.fundraising2@anikefoundation.org b) Susanne Carter Grant Writer Anike Foundation Email.fundraising3@anikefoundation.org (Anike Foundation EMAIL:fundraising2@anikefoundation.org (website: anikefoundation.org) c) Pray of Marrie-schlei Association German Email: marie-schlei-verein@t-online.de Marie-Schlei-Verein e.V., Grootsruhe 4, 20537 Hamburg, Deutschland d) Mrs. Biira Magret Women call centre Uganda , Email:womencallc@gmail.com e) Hank Pilser HUMAN GLOBAL CHARITY humanistmutualaid@gmail.com f) Community-based services Nyamwemba Division Kasese Municipal Address: 53GM+3PJ, Road, Kilembe Phone: 0779 629297 Phone: 0779 629297