German Sparkassenstiftung Eastern Africa

14/08/2026

🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨

Is climate change an existential threat? How do we adapt, build resilience and find a way forward?✨

In this episode of - , we sit down with Robert Turyakira, Executive Director of the African Health Network, renowned climate activist and environmental rights defender.

Together, we dive deep into the real-world impact of climate change in Uganda and explore practical, impactful solutions.
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13/08/2026

Empowering women Through Financial Literacy | Uganda

Sustainable financial progress starts with practical knowledge, intentional decision-making and consistent money management habits.

To support long-term personal and professional growth, the ladies are participating in the Women Empowerment through the Savings Game training.

Through this interactive and practical workshop, participants are gaining insights into realistic budgeting, financial discipline, intentional saving, goal setting and strategic wealth creation.

The training is designed to help women move beyond simply earning money to managing it wisely, saving with purpose and building a more secure financial future.
Financial knowledge today can become financial confidence and resilience tomorrow.

12/08/2026

Strengthening SACCOs through better financial products

DSIK is conducting a two-day training in Rwamagana, Rwanda, for Branch Managers and Loan Officers of , in preparation for the rollout of new financial products.

The training is part of DSIK’s partnership with the Rwanda Cooperative Agency-RCA to support the professionalisation of newly amalgamated SACCOs, with a particular focus on financial product design and development.

By strengthening the capacity of SACCO teams to understand member needs and translate them into relevant, inclusive and sustainable financial products, we are contributing to stronger SACCOs that can better serve their members and communities.

🤝 Building stronger SACCOs. Designing better products. Creating greater impact.

11/08/2026

💰 Good income, but still running out of money before the end of the month?

The challenge may not be how much you earn, but how you manage, plan and spend your money.

In this episode of , we speak with Victor M***a, popularly known as The Money Guy TZ, about financial discipline, managing expenses, saving, investing and building towards financial freedom.
Victor shares practical insights on:

🔹 Tracking your expenses and understanding where your money goes
🔹 Avoiding lifestyle inflation as your income grows
🔹 Managing major expenses like rent, food, and transport
🔹 Setting healthy financial boundaries when supporting family
🔹 Building an emergency fund and protecting yourself through health insurance
🔹 Living below your means and spending intentionally
📈 The formula for financial freedom: Increase Your Income + Reduce Your Expenses + Invest + Repeat.

🎧 Tune into this episode of and start taking greater control of your financial journey.

05/08/2026

The journey to a greener future begins with leaders who choose to act today.

Cooperative leaders from Lango SACCOs gathered in Lira, Lango Sub-region, Uganda, for a Green Finance and Product Development Training, where they committed to becoming champions of sustainable finance and ambassadors of change within their SACCOs.

The training highlighted how integrating green finance into financial products and operations can help SACCOs build resilience, support environmentally responsible enterprises and create lasting value for their members and communities.

Real change starts with knowledge, collaboration and action. We are proud to see these leaders taking the next step toward driving sustainable transformation across Uganda's cooperative sector.
Thank you to all the participants for their enthusiasm and commitment and to our partners, Uganda Cooperative Savings and Credit Union, for making this initiative possible. Together, we are cultivating a future where financial inclusion and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. 💚

04/08/2026

Driving Innovation. Expanding Inclusion. Financing a Sustainable Future.

The financial product development introductory engagements continued with (Musanze) and (Gakenke) in .

The discussions focused on identifying innovative financial solutions that respond to the evolving needs of members, with particular attention to women-led SMEs and the development of green finance products that promote sustainable economic growth.

We also explored the potential of an automated credit scoring tool an innovative solution that can strengthen credit appraisal processes through faster, more consistent and data-driven loan analysis. The exchange of ideas reflected a shared commitment to expanding access to finance while enhancing operational efficiency within SACCOs.

We appreciate the active participation and valuable insights from both institutions and look forward to the next steps in advancing inclusive, innovative, and sustainable financial services across Rwanda.

03/08/2026

Employment or Business – Which Path Can Make You Wealthy?

Many people believe that starting a business is the only way to build wealth. But can a career and a salary also lead to financial freedom?

In the latest episode, we sit down with , Business Consultant, Certified Coach & Mentor, to discuss:
✅ The difference between wealth and riches
✅ Can employment make you wealthy?
✅ Why many new businesses fail
✅ How to use your salary to build capital and invest
✅ The role of education, knowledge, mindset, and solving real-world problems in creating lasting wealth.

If you're serious about building long-term wealth, this conversation is for you.
🎥 Watch the episode and join the discussion: Do you believe employment or business offers the greater opportunity to build wealth?

31/07/2026

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀🌱
Last week, DSIK continued strengthening the capacity of cooperative leaders in agricultural financial management through our Farmers Business Game module.
Committee members from cooperatives identified under the SESA Isoko Irama project in Kayanza took part in the training.

Empowering leaders today builds stronger cooperatives tomorrow. What financial skills do you think matter most for cooperative leaders?

30/07/2026

📍 𝐎𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭, 𝐑𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚
This week we continue our field visits to trainers and beneficiaries under our Digital Financial Education (DFE) programme. On Tuesday, we joined a DFE facilitator from AVSI Rwanda to observe the training environment and see the sessions in action.

Our team is reviewing the programme's progress, challenges, possible solutions, participants' profiles and their expectations, all to keep strengthening the impact on the ground.
We were glad to attend and support a training session on loan management, with more than 20 beneficiaries taking part.

Financial education is a journey best walked alongside the people it serves.
What role do you think loan management skills play in building financial resilience?

29/07/2026

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬🌾
Lat week, in partnership with Uganda Cooperative Saving and Credit Union, we proudly concluded a Farmers Business Game Training for rice farmers from Doho Farmers SACCO in Butaleja District, Eastern Uganda.

In a region where agriculture drives household livelihoods, the training brought together smallholder rice farmers to strengthen their skills in financial management, business planning, decision making and risk management, helping them run more sustainable and profitable farming enterprises.

By empowering farmers with practical financial and entrepreneurial skills, we are contributing to stronger rural livelihoods, more resilient farming businesses and inclusive economic growth.
What role do you think financial literacy plays in transforming smallholder farming into a sustainable business?