Imagine Her (IH)

We work with communities to accelerate the power and potential of women, girls and youth-preparing them to be active leaders and social entrepreneurs creating sustainable solutions within their communities. Why We Do It Uganda is ranked 3rd in the world for the country with the highest economic dependency rate (99.5%). This is attributed to multiple barriers including the extremely high youth unemployment - 83% for people aged 15-24 years old. Despite the numerous efforts to reduce this trend, economic dependency among women and girls remains high as a result of limited access to resources such as capital, land, and the skills needed to get employment. As a result, women and girls are unable to access economic opportunities, quality education, and health care services. The continuing trend of economic dependency pushes women and girls to adopt other means of survival, such as working odd jobs, early marriages, and sticking to abusive relationships. Ultimately, women and girls are s...