Kigezi Women is on a mission to elevate the dignity of women in rural Uganda by increasing access to education, health, and economic mobility.

Our Mission & Story

In December of 2016, my husband, Gian Luca, and I traveled to Uganda to visit relatives during the holidays. On this particular trip we decided to visit Kakora and took the opportunity to ask the women in the village about their most pressing health concerns. Shortly after this visit, a small group of women self-organized and came together to request additional assistance. Their ask was simple yet powerful — “Please help us create a better life for our children.” My family and I were moved to action and their bold ask for support led us to launch Kigezi Women & Children Health Initiative (formerly known as The Gamberini Women & Children Health Initiative).

My family and I are deeply committed to improving the lives of women and children in rural Uganda. These are families from the very same region where I was born and raised and where my family members still reside. Women in rural communities living in poverty have a tremendous responsibility on their shoulders to provide for their children and ensure the survival of their family with very little support or education. Therefore, our mission is to increase women’s access to education, health, and economic mobility in rural Uganda.

Kigezi Women has grown exponentially from year to year. We are focused on significantly impacting the lives of more and more women and children in a sustainable way. Today, we serve over 1,000 people across three villages: Bwisa-Kakore, Nangara, and Kigarama.

We invite you to join us. Whatever support you are able to provide will go a long way. Please feel free to reach out and connect with us. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Dr. Olivia Kamayangi & Gian Luca Gamberini
Founders