About Us

Who We Are

Penda Capital is an impact-driven organization/social impact enterprise which offers financial services with a core emphasis on women and youth entrepreneurs. Our focus is on women who wish to start businesses, those running businesses, as well as those who wish to tap into new markets.

Our aim is to be a force for equitable economic growth particularly for women and youth. We aim to create value for the youth who are 18+ years old and have a keen interest in entrepreneurship.

We partner with local and International Development Organizations to provide financial services through financial Literacy, Consulting and Research, Enterprise Development, and microfinance services all in one pack.

Vision

To be the preferred partner for creating financially sound and empowered businesses.

Mission

To transform businesses and entrepreneurs through financial education, research, enterprise development and tailored financial products.

Our Key Achievements

1
The Youth IdeathonBoot camp

We partnered with the National Association of Social Enterprises (NASE) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to organize the Youth Ideathon Boot camp. This initiative aimed to tackle youth unemployment by nurturing entrepreneurship among young adults in Uganda. Through a rigorous selection process, participants presented innovative business ideas, with the winner receiving one million Uganda Shillings to kick start their venture. Penda Capital played a key role in mentoring these aspiring entrepreneurs and providing them with essential financial knowledge.

2
Impact-Driven & Action Based Research Project

We collaborated with the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) and HEDERA on an Impact-Driven & Action-Based Research Project. This research examined the interconnections between access to energy, clean water, sanitation, and food security at the household level, laying the groundwork for future interventions in these areas.

3
Bid with Water.Org

Penda Capital excelled in securing a bid with Water.org for the Uganda Water and                   Sanitation Services Small & Medium Enterprises (WSS SMEs) Landscaping Assessment. This project involved conducting research to build a compelling business case for financial institutions to invest in WSS SMEs, thus improving access to water and sanitation services for communities.

4
Bid with Uganda Communications Commission

We proudly secured a proposal bid with the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to enhance ICT adoption by providing digital literacy training to women in the informal sector. Through this initiative, we successfully trained over 1,000 women across seven districts in Northern Uganda. By equipping these women with essential digital skills, we have empowered them to leverage technology for personal and professional growth, thereby contributing to the socio-economic development of their communities.

Our Impact

121

FINANCIAL Trainings Conducted

Group and Individual financial literacy sessions held.

4,896

women

Number of women empowered  through our programs.

2,050

youth

Number of youth empowered  through our programs.

Our Driving Force

We are committed to empowering women entrepreneurs in emerging markets, addressing the significant gender finance gap where only 11% of enterprises receiving seed funding are female-led (IFC). Through tailored financial solutions and digital literacy training, we support women-led businesses to enhance their financial acumen and digital skills, fostering growth and resilience. In the past year, our initiatives have benefited over 4000 women entrepreneurs, resulting in a 30% increase in business profitability and a 25% improvement in digital literacy. Our aim is to also create an inclusive ecosystem that enables women to thrive, driving economic empowerment for themselves, their families, and their communities."

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