The Private Education Development Network - PEDN

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

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

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.

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