The Private Education Development Network - PEDN

23/03/2026

23/03/2026

It was a full-circle moment for PEDN to co-host the convening of the new Enterprise and Social Innovation Community of Practice inspired by the Ashoka Fellows Legacy Network at the American Center Kampala.

The gathering brought together women founders, social entrepreneurs, innovators, and ecosystem builders to reflect honestly on leadership, sustainability, purpose, and the real work of building impact that lasts.

From conversations on founder well-being and succession, to the hard truths about sustainability beyond donor funding, to the power of networks, visibility, and technology, the dialogue reminded us that social innovation is not a solo journey. It is built in community, tested over time, and strengthened by collaboration.

We were especially inspired by stories of long-term commitment, courage to pause and transition, and the reminder that impact is measured not only by scale, but by lives changed and systems influenced.

This convening reaffirmed why spaces like these matter. They allow us to learn, unlearn, connect, and reimagine how enterprise can truly serve society.

📸 Photos from the convening: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nrAeZk5vxAqxKJpH4aRJL2D01ZZNwHhm

Stay tuned as we continue to engage, learn, and contribute to shaping a stronger, more sustainable social innovation ecosystem

16/03/2026

The Global Money Week event by PEDN today with 30 pupils of Ntinda Primary School, other Aflatoun Partner Organisations and pupils from Kenya.

08/03/2026

PEDN showcased Entrepreneurship and Life Skills training materials and work at the International Women's Day Katale at Uganda Manufacturers Association in Lugogo

12/12/2025

PEDN through the 10X Program has convened over 423 young agribusiness owners, women farmers, traders, processors and service providers operating in Busia, Tororo, Pallisa, Mbale, Sironko, Bulambuli and Kapchorwa districts in an exciting Business to Business(B2B) meeting sessions.

The theme of the sessions is "Business Linkages Creating Ripple Effects in Local Markets." These sessions are designed to build valuable connections and learn how to grow smarter in today's digital economy. The participants are exploring various areas which include:
📱Digital Finance- how to manage and grow your income using digital tools
💻Digital Devices and Platforms-take your agribusiness online and connect with new buyers.
♀️Gender Equity & Social Inclusion- creating space for women to lead and thrive in business.

Business owners in the soya, groundnuts, sunflower,maize, beans,rice,millet,coffee,tomatoes and Irish potatoes value chains are participating in the sessions; networking, sharing ideas and finding new business partners who can help them grow their enterprises.
Let's build stronger business Linkages that ripple through our communities and transform local markets.

05/12/2025

The Private Education Development Network (PEDN), under the 10X Program, is conducting a series of Business Owners' Bootcamps across seven districts in Eastern Uganda- Busia, Tororo, Pallisa, Mbale, Sironko, Bulambuli and Kapchorwa.

Under the theme "Building Digital Confidence Among Young Women Entrepreneurs in the Agricultural Sector," the Bootcamps are providing practical learning and hands -on coaching for young women in agri-business seeking to strengthen and digitalize their enterprises.

Participants were introduced to key digital capabilities, including:
📱Digital Finance- managing and growing their income using online financial tools.
💻Digital Devices and Platforms- Leveraging phones and digital platforms to expand market reach
◻️Gender Equity and Inclusion- fostering connection, confidence, and collaboration among women entrepreneurs.

The high turnout and active engagement demonstrates the growing interest among young women to tap into digital opportunities and position their agribusinesses for growth in today's evolving economy.

Together, we are enabling a stronger, smarter, and more digital agribusiness ecosystem.

02/12/2025

PEDN is conducting Lifeskills Toolkit Training for Children Reference Group members in Isingiro.

29/11/2025

Lifeskills Toolkit Training by PEDN in Madi Okollo District in partnership with UNICEF Uganda.

28/11/2025

This week, PEDN is conducting Lifeskills Toolkit Training in Amudat District in partnership with UNICEF Uganda.

19/11/2025

PEDN is facilitating a Climate Change co-creation session with young people in Jinja. Members of the U-Report Communities of Action, supported by UNICEF Uganda are mapping Key actors of Climate mitigation and Resilience in Uganda.
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18/11/2025

PEDN is conducting Financial Literacy Training for 150 primary school learners in 5 schools in Kampala. The learners are using play money while practicing the financial concepts: Earn, Spend, Save, Borrow, Budget.

15/11/2025

This week, PEDN is conducting Lifeskills Toolkit Training in Jinja for Members of the Children Reference Group and U-Report communities of Action in Partnership with UNICEF Uganda and Kyabazinga Initiative.

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