Our Impact

Over the last ten years, we have successfully implemented our experiential program, which has benefited over 29,000 youth across Uganda.

In 2023, Livelihood Impact Fund and BFA Global conducted the first External Evaluation to assess the impact of the Wezesha Impact programs. The assessment was based on the impact of the year-long program on participants’ business skills and knowledge, two to three years after completion of the Wezesha Impact experience.

58 % Female youth actively engaged in a variety of transformative programs provided by Wezesha Impact.

Female youth reached

External Impact Evaluation Summary of Findings

Labour force participation

88% of graduates are participating in the labour force.

Income Impact

$300 more per year. Wezesha Impact graduates earn an average of at least USD 25 more per month ($300 a year) than the control group.

76% increase in Women’s wages. 

Job Creation Impact

Wezesha Impact graduates employed one additional employee (1.8) more than the control group (0.8).

Social Return on Investment

3.9 return for every $1 invested

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Watch our 10-year journey of impact!

  • Improved youth employment, enterprise startup, survival and growth.

    What we measure

  • The Wezesha Impact model focuses on increasing the supply of jobs by increasing the capacity of youth-led businesses to grow and thus employ more young people.

  • Increase in knowledge and skills to secure employment and or start an enterprise.

    What we measure

  • Improved enterprise management and enterprise performance.

    What we measure