About Us
ABOUT AMBEASH
We train with Clarity, Purpose, & Care.
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.
Who We Are
AMBEASH International is a women-founded, community-based organisation with a mandate to economically equip and empower women and girls through hands-on skills; turning idle time into steady, marketable income.
Our approach starts with understanding what each woman already knows and needs. From there, we align curriculum, toolkits, mentorship, and market access so every stage builds toward real income.
20+
Women Trained
9 Years
Serving Njara Village
8+
Trainers & Mobilizers
100%
Pilot Graduates Selling
OUR VALUES
Simple values behind every woman we train.
Our decisions are guided by dignity, honesty, ownership, and the long-term value of the skills we build.
- 01
Capability, Not Charity
We treat every woman as capable, not helpless, building confidence alongside skill.
- 02
Skills Over Hand-Outs
We provide training that lasts a lifetime, not temporary relief that runs out.
- 03
Community Ownership
Women own their project from day one, so they stay committed long after training ends.
- 04
Transparent Records
Honest pricing and open records keep us accountable to donors and to women.
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.
Training
We shape every lesson around real skills, safety, and daily village life.
Toolkits
Every graduate receives a starter toolkit with basins, molds, PPE, and labels to begin production right away.
Market Access
MOUs with local shops and schools guarantee graduates buyers in their first three months.
Savings & Growth
Graduates form VSLA groups, saving ten percent of profit to buy raw materials and grow.
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 decisions are guided by dignity, honesty, ownership, and the long-term value of the skills we build.
Ap. Charles Tumwine
Chairman; Board of Directors
Ps. Agnes Murungi
Executive Director - AMBEASH
Rev Janet Kalu Njasi
Project coordinator - Nigeria
Ms. Veronica Mwagarwa
Project coordinator - Uganda
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.”
Ps. 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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