The Association of Real Estate Agents (AREA)-Uganda Women’s Council remains steadfast in their efforts to grow the network and provide women with the necessary tools that will ultimately support their desire to flourish as real estate professionals.  

Indeed, the existence of this Council is a means of bridging the knowledge gap between men and women within Uganda’s real estate industry; a way of ensuring that women who aspire to be real estate agents are equally as equipped and competent as their male counterparts.

Part of being a competent real estate agent requires knowing which aspect of the industry your interests, skills and strengths best align with. While being interested in real estate is important, women have learned that having the ability to narrow your interest and specialize in a particular aspect of the industry is especially vital for success in real estate.

In the meantime, though, the Women’s Council continues to be one of the prominent organizations in Uganda that provides a crucial space for women interested in real estate to come together and work toward a common goal.

“Because of the growing potential in real estate women have to seize this opportunity to develop themselves for the business of real estate. Real estate is [becoming] one of the [most] profitable businesses.”

And with its steadily increasing membership, the Women’s Council is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

The Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development, led by Minister Amongi Betty Ongom (MP), successfully launched the GROW Loan Facility on Wednesday, 28th August 2024, at Hotel Africana, Kampala. The event, aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs, featured the presence of 15 members from the Association of Real Estate Agents Uganda.

The Vice President of Uganda, H.E. Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, graced the event as the chief guest, highlighting the significance of the initiative in promoting economic opportunities for women. The GROW Loan Facility was established in collaboration with the World Bank and other development partners to support female-driven businesses in Uganda.