From purpose-based marketing companies with non-governmental organizations as clients and global microfinance networks, some of these social enterprises in Uganda are based there and others simply work there in a traditional charity type of way.
A few examples include 'Social Enterprise Africa,' a umbrella organization and community interest company (CIC) that is based and works in Uganda and attempts to train young people to start enterprises of their own. A popular and holistic enterprise -- one that received publicity on GOOD -- is D-Rev, a design-focused technology incubator tha does work around the world including Kenya, Iraq, Haiti and Nepal. These social enterprises in Uganda attempt to address a wide variety of relevant issues in the landlocked country located in East Africa.
36 Social Enterprises in Uganda
From Purpose-Based Marketing to Global Microfinance Networks:
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Fair Trade Ugandan Goods
One Mango Tree's Clothing and Accessories Have a Beautiful Story
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Artisanal Organic Cotton Fashion
The One Mango Tree Spring/Summer Collection is Low-Key
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Ethical and Empowering Accessories
Tukula Provides Opportunity and Hope for Artisans in Uganda
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Majority World Tech Incubators
D-Rev Designs Solution-Driven Products for Low-Income Customers
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Sharp Socially-Aware Glasses
Warby Parker Distributes Eyewear Using a One-for-One Model
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Humanitarian Fashion Lines
David Peck Takes Inspiration from and Gives Back to Ugandan Villagers
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Beads to Fight Poverty
BeadForLife Sells Fair Trade Jewelry and Shea Butter Made in Uganda
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Ethical Handmade Apparel
Light Gives Heat Offers Beautiful Products and Restores Lives
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Surfing for a Cause
'Much Better Adventures' Help You Organize Ethical Travel Experiences
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School-Supportive Jewelry
SOMO Reinvests Profits Toward Education Fees in Uganda
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Caring Handcrafted Jewelry
31 Bits Gives Ugandan Women a Safe Network of Creation
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Energy Poverty Entrepreneurs
Solar Sister Targets Women to Sell Lamps and Improve Livelihoods
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Youthful Entrepreneur Projects
'Social Enterprise Africa' Trains Ethical Changemakers
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Conscientious Skin Care
Trilogy Products Focus on Cultural, Ethical and Eco Sustainability
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Ethical Entrepreneurial Beads
These Arudo Yat Necklaces for New Life Help Women Start Businesses
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Purpose-Based Marketing
‘Advertising for Good' Has a Social Mission
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Education Aiding Accessories
Mend Handbags Help Rehabilitate the People of Uganda Through Study
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Artisan-Made Canvas Totes
Mend Empowers Women Affected by Conflict in Uganda
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Environmentally Conscious Heating
BioLite Provides Clean and Affordable Energy Worldwide
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Independent Travel Itineraries
Global Basecamps is an Ethical and Environmental Company
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One-For-One Meals
For Every Healthy Lunch Purchased, Table for Two Provides a Meal to an African C
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Fair Trade Dried Goods
Tropical Wholefoods Works with Farmers from All Over the World
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Ugandan-Made Ethical Tees
'Forgotten Shirts' Supplies Style, Meaningful Work and a Chance to Live
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Adoption-Supporting Apparel
147 Million Orphans Aims to Help Those Who Can't Help Themselves
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Micro-Entrepreneurial Kits
Living Goods Provides Affordable Necessities in Uganda
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H2O-Supporting Coffee Companies
Three Avocados Helps to Provide Clean Water in Uganda
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Income-Generation Handicrafts
'Let Them Help Themselves' is a Skill-Sharing Ugandan Charity
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Benevolent Babe Threads
For Every Onesie Bought 'Baby Teresa' Gives One to a Child in Need
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Global Microfinance Networks
FINCA Provides Financial Services to Low-Income Entrepreneurs
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Fairly Traded Arts & Crafts
Ethnic Supplies was Created by Ugandan-Born Ida Horner
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Trees to End Poverty
Carbon Offsetting With COTAP.org Tackles Social and Environmental Issues
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Poverty Alleviation Footwear
Oliberte Strives to Build a Middle Class in Africa
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Fuel-Efficient Cookstoves
BURN Manufacturing Provides High Quality, Cleaner Alternative Ovens
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Satirically Stereotypical Vids
Mama Hope Pokes Fun at Hollywood Depictions of Africa
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Change-Making Communities
Ashoka's Youth Venture Empowers Young People to Promote Positivity
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Transportation Industry-Sustaining Loans
Own Your Own Boda Serves Taxi Drivers in Uganda
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