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.