AWAGO

Across Uganda, many women carry enormous emotional and economic responsibilities.

They support families, manage financial pressures, and often navigate trauma and uncertainty, frequently with limited access to mental health support.

Mental well-being is therefore not only a health issue. It is a development issue.

A new randomised controlled trial conducted with women in Uganda explores how Transcendental Meditation can support psychological resilience and coping.

Understanding solutions like these is essential because empowering women requires addressing emotional well-being alongside economic opportunity.

Learn more about the research here:
https://awago.org/research-studies

This International Women’s Day, we joined an inspiring community of women at the Women’s Day Run Uganda organized by Activate Uganda. The event was a powerful reminder that women’s empowerment is deeply connected to wellbeing, resilience, and the strength we cultivate within ourselves.

At AWAGO, we believe that inner calm and mental resilience are the foundation of leadership, opportunity, and lasting transformation. When women nurture their emotional wellbeing and clarity of mind, they strengthen their capacity to lead in their families, workplaces, and communities.

It was deeply inspiring to witness women coming together in solidarity to celebrate health, strength, and the shared commitment to building a future where women and girls can thrive.

When a woman strengthens her inner resilience, she unlocks the power to uplift others. Families grow stronger, communities become more peaceful, and societies move closer to equality and opportunity for all.

Today we celebrate the women who continue to lead with courage, compassion, and vision.

Happy International Women’s Day.