Empowering Refugee Women to Access Digital Markets
Refugee Women Digital Market Access Program
The Refugee Women Digital Market Access Program is a structured initiative by Nexa Merchandise Uganda Limited designed to support refugee women entrepreneurs who are fully integrated within host communities. The program enables participants to access digital markets, improve business visibility, and increase income through a secure and supported e-commerce ecosystem.
This initiative combines practical digital skills training, platform access, and market facilitation to ensure participating businesses are equipped to operate confidently and sustainably online.
Program Benefits
Digital Storefront Access
A dedicated mini-shop on Shop.MerchandiseUganda.com, Ability to list up to 05 products per business, Increased online visibility to local and regional customers
Digital Skills & Business Enablement
Practical training on selling products online, Guidance on product photography using mobile devices, Support on pricing strategies and product descriptions,
Market Access & Fulfilment Support
Structured order management process, Guidance on last-mile delivery and fulfilment coordination, Secure payment collection and vendor payout systems
Program Outreach & Mobilization
Targeted outreach through community networks, partners, and direct engagement to inform eligible refugee women about the program.
Interested participants complete the registration form and submit basic business details.
Applications are reviewed against program criteria and shortlisted participants are confirmed.
Selected participants attend a structured onboarding session covering digital skills, platform use, and online selling basics.
Business profiles are created and up to 5 products are uploaded and verified on the platform.
Storefronts go live, visibility activities begin, and sales performance is monitored through the vendor dashboard.
Target Beneficiaries
The program is open to refugee women entrepreneurs who meet the following criteria:
-Â Reside within host communities and are fully integrated
- Operate or are preparing to operate a small or micro business
-Â Offer physical products suitable for online sale
-Â Are available to attend onboarding and training sessions
About shop Merchandise uganda
Merchandise Uganda is a digital commerce and market access platform supporting small and growing businesses through online visibility, e-commerce infrastructure, and fulfilment support. The platform works with women-led enterprises, youth-owned businesses, and underserved communities to advance inclusive and sustainable digital trade.
Check on our platforms
Nexa Merchandise Uganda connects businesses to markets through merchandiseuganda.com and transforms consumer shopping experiences via shop.merchandiseuganda.com, offering seamless trade, e-commerce, and retail solutions.
