Women’s Economic Empowerment & Skills Development Volunteer Internship — Tailoring & Enterprise Programme (Uganda)

Support women’s economic independence while gaining hands-on experience in community-based enterprise and skills development.

Join Women in Leadership (WIL Uganda) and contribute to programmes addressing gender-based violence through education, prevention, and community engagement.

About the Organisation

Women in Leadership (WIL Uganda) is a grassroots, women-led organisation based in Busembatia, Eastern Uganda.

Our mission: to dismantle inequality and empower women and girls to exercise their rights, build independence, and lead within their communities.

About the Role

As an Economic Empowerment Volunteer Intern, you will support our tailoring, crafts and business skills programmes for women and girls.

You will design and deliver practical workshops that build income-generating skills and confidence.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver training in tailoring, crafts, or creative skills (depending on your experience)
• Support women and girls to develop income-generating skills
• Facilitate group workshops in schools and community settings
• Contribute to basic business skills sessions (pricing, selling, confidence)
• Support programme development and new ideas for income generation
• Work closely with local staff and community groups

What You’ll Gain:

• Practical experience in women’s economic empowerment programmes
• Experience designing and delivering skills-based workshops
• Understanding of grassroots enterprise development
• Leadership and facilitation skills
• A professional reference and certificate upon completion
• Opportunity to gain academic credit (we work with your university)
• Experience running your own projects in an international setting

Requirements

• Enrolled in or completed a university degree
• Interest in economic empowerment, social enterprise, or international development
• Practical skills in tailoring, crafts, design, or creative production (preferred but not required)
• Confidence leading group sessions
• Strong communication and initiative
• Willingness to adapt to rural community life
• Laptop required for placement work

Programme Duration & Fundraising Model

(Fundraising-based internship — not a fee)

• 1 month: £1,650
• 2–3 months: £2,450
• 6 months: £3,750

Girls Who Lead Global Bursary

We believe opportunity should not depend on income.

10% of every volunteer’s fundraising contributes to the Girls Who Lead Global Bursary, which fully funds a young woman (18–30, UK-based) from a low-income or underrepresented background to join the programme.

➡ Every cohort funds the next.

What’s Included

• Accommodation in the village
• All meals (Monday–Friday during placement)
• Airport pickup and drop-off
• Training and orientation week
• Daily supervision and in-country support
• Certificate + reference letter

What’s Not Included

• Flights
• Visa (~$50)
• Travel insurance
• Weekend meals and personal travel

Location & Living

• You will live in Busembatia village (Eastern Uganda) and be fully immersed in community life.
• Accommodation is provided in safe, shared volunteer housing.
• All meals are included Monday–Friday during placement.
• During weekends, you can travel to nearby Jinja, known for activities such as rafting, kayaking and cultural experiences.