Real change is happening
A soap-making skill today becomes school fees tomorrow.
20+
Women Trained
9 Years
Serving Njara Village
8+
Trainers & Mobilizers
100%
Pilot Graduates Selling
About Us
Creating hands-on skills that turn idle hours into steady income.
AMBEASH International is a community-based, non-profit organisation founded by ten women in Bwatte, Wakiso District. We train vulnerable women and girls in bar & liquid soap, Vaseline and hair-care production, replacing hand-outs with lasting, marketable skills
We help women turn idle hours into steady income. Our local trainers handle a curriculum, hands-on practice, hygiene, toolkits, and market connections so every graduate is ready to sell on day thirty-one.
Every cohort begins with a clear understanding of the women’s needs, schedule, and existing skills. This lets us design training that fits real village life without losing quality.
What We Do
One programme for every stage of growth.
From first lesson to first sale, our training is designed to keep every woman supported, skilled, and earning.
01
Soap & Vaseline Making
Hands-on training in bar soap, liquid soap, and body Vaseline production, managed with clear steps and quality control.
02
Hair Care & Sanitizer
Practical training in hair food, hair shampoo, and sanitizer making, using affordable local ingredients and simple tools.
03
Business & Savings Skills
Costing, pricing, and record-keeping skills, plus Village Savings and Loan Association training for lasting financial growth.
04
Toolkits & Market Access
Start-up toolkits and shop or school partnerships that guarantee graduates real buyers from day one.
OUR IMPACT
Skills built around real village life.
Explore the pilot project, the flagship programme, and the partnerships shaping real income for women in Njara.
Buwate Women's Group
Pilot Project
Our first cohort of twenty women trained in soap and Vaseline production, proving hands-on skills can turn into real income.
- Buwate, Wakiso
- 2025
- 20 Women Trained
Njara Skills & Empowerment Hub
Flagship Programme
A 24-month hands-on skills and toolkit programme equipping two hundred women and girls with marketable production skills.
- Bwatte, Wakiso
- 2027–2028
- 200 Women
Shop & School Partnerships
Market Access
Agreements with local shops and schools guarantee graduates buyers for their products in the first three months.
- 24 Shops
- 5 Schools
- MOU-Backed
OUR PROCESS
From first conversation to first income
Our process keeps women informed and supported, from the first conversation to the first day of selling their products.
01
Discover
We listen to women's goals, daily routines, and the skills they already have.
02
Plan
We agree on training content, schedule, and starter toolkit needs together.
03
Build
Women practice mixing, measuring, packaging, hygiene, and quality control.
04
Deliver
Graduates receive toolkits, buyer connections, and ongoing mentorship.
HOW TRAINING WORKS
Start earning in three simple steps
Step 1
Join a Cohort
Women and girls aged 15–35 apply or are selected by Church & local leaders.
Step 2
Learn & Practice
Thirty days of hands-on training in production, hygiene, and costing.
Step 3
Earn & Save
Graduates sell to shops and schools and save through their VSLA.
COMMUNITY VOICES
Real voices from the women of Njara
Night Harriet
Soap-Making Graduate
“Before this training I sat idle after garden work. Now I sell soap every week and pay my children’s school fees.”
Agnes Murungi
Executive Director, Ambeash
“This project was never ours alone — it was born from the women of Njara, and we are simply carrying it forward.”
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the training programme?
Women and girls aged 15–35 in Njara village — especially teen mothers, P.7 drop-outs and GBV survivors — selected fairly by local leaders.
Is the training free for the women who join?
Yes. The 30-day training is free for selected participants, with a $10 registration fee required upon registration. AMBEASH covers the trainers, training materials, and graduation toolkit through partner and donor support.
What is included in the starter toolkit?
Each graduate receives a 55,000 UGX toolkit with a basin, molds, personal protective equipment, and product labels; everything needed to start production on day thirty-one.
Can my shop or school partner with AMBEASH?
Yes. We sign simple agreements with shops and schools to stock graduate products, giving women guaranteed buyers for their first three months of production.
How can I support or donate?
You can sponsor a toolkit, fund a training cohort, or become a buying partner. Reach us at ambeashi@gmail.com or +256 771 898 208 or 0759751088 to get involved.
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