Women Leading Change

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Virtual Welcome Webinar August 10
August 18-21 in person
September to December virtual 60-min coaching sessions once per month

Makerere University Business School, Uganda.

Coaching is a process of self-discovery and empowerment. Through monthly 60-min one-on-one sessions, your coach will support you in thinking deeply about what you want more of and the actions you can take to achieve those outcomes. Coaching is very different from classroom instruction. Coaches don’t come with answers; they come with questions and hold sacred space where you can find your own answers. We consistently receive feedback that the coaching portion of the program results in profound transformation and gives participants a formal way to apply what they learn in the classroom to their unique lives. 

Tess Ojambo – Lead Facilitator, Kenya

Joan Jimirei – Facilitator & Coach, Tanzania

Thea Mangila – Coach Coordinator, Tanzania

Rashida Nabulime – Coach, Uganda
Gladness Kulola – Coach, Tanzania

Jasmine Ngomelo – Coach, Tanzania

Prisca Mongera – Coach, Kenya

Elly Rewata – Coach, Tanzania

Rehema Mmari – Coach, Tanzania

Lily Ndyetabula – Coach, Tanzania

Lydia Akunja – Coach, Kenya

The total cost of this program is TZS 7,700,000 per participant. While our generous Sasamani donors cover most of these costs, each participant is required to contribute a training fee of TZS 520,000 if their application is received by June 1st or TZS 650,000 if their application is received between June 2nd and June 12th. The price may be paid by yourself or by your employer and must be made in TZS.

Yes. You can pay your fees in installments; however, your initial payment is due on June 30, 2026, and the full amount is due on August 14, 2026. 

No. Travel and accommodation for the in-person training are your responsibility. We have accommodation recommendations that come with a special rate for Women Leading Change participants.

Yes. Applicants may apply for a needs-based scholarship to cover the participant fee and/or to cover travel, room, and/or board expenses. Applications are assessed on an individual level. As part of the program's registration process, you can submit a letter with your motivation (max. 250 words), the total scholarship amount you apply for, and a breakdown of these anticipated costs. Scholarship funds are limited, so we ask that you not apply unless you truly would not be able to attend without financial support.

You will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the coaching.  A certificate will be provided and signed by Makerere University Business School.

Applications for early bird pricing discount (TZS 520,000) are due June 1st. Regular applications are due June 12th (TZS 650,000).

If you are selected to attend the program, you will receive a letter by June 15th detailing the expectations, cost, and logistical details. You can use this letter to communicate with your employer and gain approval for participation.

Program participants are East African mid-career women leaders from entrepreneurial, business, banking, government, non-profit and other sectors who aspire to positions of increasing responsibility and influence.

Yes, the instruction and course materials will be in English. If you are paired with a coach who speaks your native language, you can use that for coaching calls. 

We acknowledge that both men and women are necessary to empower and create more opportunities for women to lead change. At this time, our program supports women to build their internal beliefs; therefore, our specific program is only open for women. We are open to building future programs that include men, and we welcome your ideas in this regard.

No. Women Leading Change is open to any midcareer woman living in and culturally connected to any East African country, including Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. 

The application will be available online at www.thesasamanifoundation.org on May 12th. You can access the application HERE.  

All applications should be addressed to the Women Leading Change Director, Neema Harold, and emailed to wlc@thesasamanifoundation.org or sent via WhatsApp at +255 714 256 703