Patapia

Day 2 of the Patapia Retreat: Innovating for Impact! Today marked an exciting milestone in our journey at the Patapia retreat as we delved into the redevelopment of our products! As we prepare to empower refugee women on their entrepreneurial journeys, we must equip our branch offices with the right tools and resources to serve our clients better starting January 2025. Our team engaged in dynamic discussions and brainstorming sessions, focusing on how we can enhance our offerings to meet the unique needs of our clients. By revitalizing our products, we aim to create even more impactful solutions that enable women to thrive as entrepreneurs. Collaboration was key today, as we shared insights, experiences, and innovative ideas. Seeing our team come together with a shared vision and commitment to improving the lives of those we serve is inspiring. Our focus is not just on enhancing financial products, but on ensuring that every woman has access to the resources she needs to succeed and build a better future for herself and her family. We are excited about the progress we’re making and look forward to seeing these developments come to life in our branch offices. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to refine our products and prepare to launch enhanced services that empower our community! Here's to creating transformational change together! 💪🌍 #PatapiaRetreat #ProductDevelopment #Empowerment #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #FinancialInclusion #Teamwork #MakingADifference

Day One of the Patapia Retreat: Embracing Our Founding Story and Core Values Today marks the beginning of an exciting journey for our new team members as we kick off the Patapia retreat! We are thrilled to welcome you to our community, where a shared passion unites us for empowering refugee women and girls to achieve economic independence through entrepreneurship. Our first day was dedicated to immersing ourselves in the founding story of Patapia. We explored the inspiration behind our organization and the challenges that motivated our founders to take action. It was a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination that drives our mission. Each story shared resonated deeply, highlighting the impact we aim to make in the lives of those we serve. We also delved into our vision and mission, which serve as our guiding stars. At Patapia, we envision a world where all refugee women and girls have the opportunity to thrive as entrepreneurs, contributing to their communities and achieving financial independence. Our mission is to provide the necessary resources, support, and training to help them turn their entrepreneurial dreams into reality. As we reflected on our values—Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion—we recognized how these principles shape our work and interactions with one another and the communities we serve. Our commitment to empowerment ensures that we uplift and support every woman in our program, while our focus on community fosters collaboration and connection among our team and beneficiaries. Integrity guides us in all our decisions, ensuring we remain transparent and ethical in our practices. Lastly, our drive for innovation encourages us to continuously seek creative solutions to the challenges faced by refugee women and girls. Today was not just about learning; it was about connecting with our purpose and each other. We engaged in meaningful discussions, sharing our thoughts on how we can embody these values in our roles and contribute to the overarching goals of Patapia. Together, we are not just a team; we are a community united by a common purpose. Here’s to a transformative 3-day retreat filled with learning, growth, and inspiration! Welcome to Patapia! 🌟 #PatapiaRetreat #Empowerment #Community #NewBeginnings #OurValues #FoundingStory

Small steps lead to larger strides. We are excited to share that Patapia was selected as one of the winners of the GSMA Innovation Fund for Humanitarian Challenges. This is a big win, especially for lay refugee women, who need that boost for sustainable livelihood. Thanks to the support of the GSMA and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. #UKAid #Refugeesupport #Womenempowerment

Announcement 📢 We are excited to announce that Patapia is now a successful grantee of the GSMA for Humanitian Challenges🎉 Over the next 18 months, with the support of the GSMA and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office ,we will work towards improving access to sustainable digital-enabled solutions for those who are affected by or vulnerable to humanitarian challenges. Read more about this partnership : https://bit.ly/3AMskl7 #UKaid

Do you care about refugee livelihood? This job opportunity is for you https://wix.to/WCCuMZm #newblogpost

🌟 Join the Patapia Team! 🌟 Are you passionate about empowering women and making a difference in the lives of refugees? Patapia is expanding, and we’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our mission of providing innovative Microfinance solutions for refugee women in Uganda. We have the following available positions: Branch Managers Cashiers Loan Officers In these roles, you’ll play a vital part in fostering economic independence and supporting our community. If you're motivated, skilled, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you! What We Offer: An opportunity to create meaningful change A collaborative and supportive team environment Professional growth and development Application Deadline: September 31. 2024 #JobOpportunity #JoinUs #EmpowerWomen

There are 108 million refugees worldwide, and climate change threatens to displace millions more people in the years ahead. Bringing clean energy to these communities is an urgent and growing challenge. BUT there is hope - refugees themselves can lead the way 💡 ▶️ Patapia helps refugee women in Uganda launch and grow businesses powered by clean energy. With support to open snack kiosks, hair salons and other enterprises, displaced women have more chances to build a better future. By supporting such projects, we can help refugees turn challenges into opportunities and drive positive change. Learn more about how clean energy is creating opportunities and hope: https://bit.ly/470udp

NextEnergy Foundation congratulates Patapia, announced as the winner of the 2024 Ashden 'Powering Refugees and Displaced People' Award. NEF partners with Ashden and co-funds such an award with the aim to discover and support refugee-led innovation and accelerate the growth of a cohort of aspiring clean energy entrepreneurs in humanitarian settings. Well done Patapia! #ClimateInnovation #CleanEnergy #Empowerment #AshdenAwards2024

There are 108 million refugees worldwide, and climate change threatens to displace millions more people in the years ahead. Bringing clean energy to these communities is an urgent and growing challenge. BUT there is hope - refugees themselves can lead the way 💡 ▶️ Patapia helps refugee women in Uganda launch and grow businesses powered by clean energy. With support to open snack kiosks, hair salons and other enterprises, displaced women have more chances to build a better future. By supporting such projects, we can help refugees turn challenges into opportunities and drive positive change. Learn more about how clean energy is creating opportunities and hope: https://bit.ly/470udp

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