WomenLift Health

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About Company

Mission & Structure

Founded in 2019 with Gates Foundation backing, WomenLift Health is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering mid-career women in global and public health leadership .
Their model operates through regional hubs—Uganda falls under the East Africa Hub, encompassing Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Ethiopia .

📚 Signature Leadership Journeys

  • East Africa Signature Leadership Journey: A fully-funded, 12-month program (Mar 2025–Feb 2026) with both virtual and in-person sessions, designed for mid- to senior-career women in public health across East Africa.

    • Includes immersive residencies in Kenya and Tanzania, group coaching, mentorship, and culminating leadership projects.

    • Covers travel and lodging expenses.

  • Thematic Journey: A focused track (e.g., Family Planning & Contraceptive Access) run alongside the Signature Journey.

🇺🇬 Uganda-Specific Activities

1. Stakeholder Analysis Report (May 2023)

Produced with the International Center for Research on Women, this report explores the public health leadership landscape in Uganda. Key barriers include male dominance, lack of support networks, and poor policies. Recommended strategies: mentorship, gender‑inclusive policies, and building women’s leadership pipelines.

2. Leadership Projects & Cohorts

Ugandan professionals participate actively in the East Africa Journey cohorts. For instance, Dr. Carolyn Kamasaka (PATH Uganda) featured in the 2024 cohort.

3. Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Initiative

WomenLift Health highlighted GBV in Uganda via a feature with Dr. Doreen Ondo (Ministry of Health, Uganda). Her work, as part of the 2023 cohort, addresses alarming GBV statistics (e.g., 56 % of married women reporting violence) and advocates institutional responses.

🌍 Regional Impact & Conferences

  • Global Conference 2024: Held in Dar es Salaam, with strong Ugandan representation. Sessions included panel dialogues on inclusive leadership, mentorship, and policy change.

  • Alumna Network & Projects: Cohorts engage in cross-border networks, one-on-one mentoring, and regional leadership projects across East Africa.

🧩 Summary: Why Uganda Matters

  • Uganda was an early focus for mapping leadership barriers and opportunities.

  • Active participation in cohorts reinforces cross-country collaboration.

  • Tailored initiatives like GBV programming ground WomenLift Health’s impact in Ugandan public health priorities.

🔜 Opportunities & How to Get Involved

  • Apply: Stay tuned for next application window (usually mid‑year) for the 2025 East Africa Signature and Thematic Journeys.

  • Access Resources: WomenLift Health offers reports, toolkits, blogs, and regional events via their website.

  • Connect Locally: Engage with national policy leaders, professional networks, and male allies championing women’s leadership in Uganda.