HOW IT WORKS
The Path to
Empowerment & Growth
Tandika Women’s
Business Cooperative
The Tandika Women's Business Cooperative is at the core of our efforts. We facilitate the creation and sustainability of small businesses, providing a network of support where women can learn, grow, and mentor each other. Each new member receives personalized guidance from an established mentor, ensuring they acquire the skills needed for success.
Tandika Business Loans
We provide women with interest-free loans, enabling them to kickstart their businesses. The loans are repaid over a maximum period of 6 months, with installments circulating back into the fund to assist more women in their entrepreneurial journey.
Tandika Community Center
Our community center will serve as a focal point for our operations. It will not simply be a meeting place; but also a hub for learning, progress monitoring, decision-making, and planning. We will host skill-development sessions and income-generating projects like farming, milk production, and plastic collection, among others.
Phase 1
Status: ✓ Began in 2021
Start Tandika Women’s Business Collaborative and Loan Program.
Phase 2
Status: ✓ Purchased in 2023
Buy 3 acres of land to build the Tandika Community Center.
Phase 3
Status: Fundraising Now!
Build the Tandika Community Center
Cost: $50,000
*An anonymous donor has pledged to match every dollar you donate between September 15 and December 31 up to $5,000.*
Phase 4
Status: Future Planning
Begin training programs at the community center & start the sustainability projects.
Phase 5
Status: Future Planning
Build the Tandika Health Clinic.
🔄 Sustainability
Once the community center is complete, Tandika will be working on creating sustainability projects to help cover monthly expenses such as utilities, maintenance, and worker salaries.
We’ll start with three projects: Farming, milk production, and plastic collection for recycling. All three of these projects will be housed on the land and will generate income to cover local expenses.
🏥 Future Expansion
Our vision expands beyond current operations. We hope to further serve the community by establishing a small clinic to provide essential medical care.
Donations contribute to a self-sustainable, prosperous future for the women of Mbiko and the surrounding communities.
⚖️ Governance
All properties, including land and buildings used by the foundation, are solely owned by the Tandika Revitalization Foundation and governed by the Ugandan Board of Directors. This is to ensure the primary focus remains on the community development rather than individual gains.
🌱 Funding
Our operations are sustained through contributions from cooperative members and generous donations from well-wishers across the globe. Tandika Revitalization Fund is a 501(c)(3) in the United States whose sole purpose is fundraising for Tandika in Uganda. These funds will be used for building projects, supplies for training, and seed money for sustainability projects.
