HOW IT WORKS
The Path to
Empowerment & Growth
Tandika Women’s
Business Cooperative
The Tandika Women's Business Cooperative is at the core of our efforts. We facilitate the creation and sustainability of small businesses, providing a network of support where women can learn, grow, and mentor each other. Each new member receives personalized guidance from an established mentor, ensuring they acquire the skills needed for success.
Tandika Business Loans
We provide women with interest-free loans, enabling them to kickstart their businesses. The loans are repaid over a maximum period of 6 months, with installments circulating back into the fund to assist more women in their entrepreneurial journey.
Tandika Community Center
Our community center is now complete.
Phase 1
Status: ✓ Began in 2021
Tandika Women’s Business Collaborative and Loan Program.
Since we started the no interest business loan program in 2021 we have helped over 100 women begin small businesses that help them support their families.
Phase 2
Status: ✓ Purchased
Buy 3 acres of land to build the Tandika Community Center purchased in 2023. (2 more acres purchased in 2025).
Phase 3
Status: ✓ Completed in early 2026
Tandika Community Center
Our community center will serve as a focal point for our operations. It will not simply be a meeting place; but also a hub for learning, progress monitoring, decision-making, and planning. We will host skill-development sessions and income-generating projects like farming and milk production, among others. It will also host our Tandika Health Clinic until we are able to build a permanent structure for the clinic.
Phase 4
Status: ✓ Beginning October 2026
Tandika Sewing Class
Women are registered and the class begins in October.
Phase 5
Status: ✓ Purchased
In August 2026 we purchased 3 cows to begin our milk production business. This is one of our sustainability goals. The money generated from the milk will help cover salaries and maintenance costs.
Phase 6
Status: ✓ Supplies purchased
The Tandika Community Clinic will open in January, 2027. Supplies are purchased and room is ready.
Phase 7
Status: Fundraising
Tandika Staff Housing
*We are currently fundraising to build a second staff housing unit for the Tandika Clinic nurse who will be joining us in 2027.
🔄 Sustainability
Once the community center is complete, Tandika will be working on creating sustainability projects to help cover monthly expenses such as utilities, maintenance, and worker salaries.
We’ll start with two projects: Farming and milk production. These projects will be housed on the land and will generate income to cover local expenses.
🏥 Future Expansion
Our vision expands beyond current operations. We hope to further serve the community by establishing a small clinic to provide essential medical care.
Donations contribute to a self-sustainable, prosperous future for the women of Mbiko and the surrounding communities.
⚖️ Governance
All properties, including land and buildings used by the foundation, are solely owned by the Tandika Revitalization Foundation and governed by the Ugandan Board of Directors. This is to ensure the primary focus remains on the community development rather than individual gains.
🌱 Funding
Our operations are sustained through contributions from cooperative members and generous donations from well-wishers across the globe. Tandika Revitalization Fund is a 501(c)(3) in the United States whose sole purpose is fundraising for Tandika in Uganda. These funds will be used for building projects, supplies for training, and seed money for sustainability projects.
