Patapia

Patapia Patapia is a Swahili word that means "Get also". We economically empower marginalized communities.

14/05/2026

Here is the story of Mwiza Bahinzi Christine

12/05/2026

Refugee women are some of the most resilient entrepreneurs in the world — but resilience alone is not enough without access to opportunity.

In Uganda’s refugee settlements, many families receive only a 30m x 30m plot of land to build and farm on. While it offers a starting point, it is often too small to generate sustainable income through agriculture.

Through Patapia’s Agriculture Loans, refugee women farmers can access funding to rent additional farmland, purchase seeds and equipment, and grow their agribusinesses with dignity and independence.

Agriculture is more than food production — it is economic empowerment, stability, and hope for a better future. 🌱

By investing in refugee women, we invest in stronger communities and sustainable change.

07/05/2026

Furaha’s nights used to mean darkness and smoke.

Today, her home is filled with clean, safe solar light — and new possibilities.

One light can change everything.
Join Patapia in empowering refugee women and lighting more lives.

30/04/2026

In many refugee settlements across Uganda, over 80% of people live without electricity.

That means relying on open flames for light—
risking fires, harmful fumes, and long-term health effects.

At Patapia, we’re working toward a more sustainable future.

Through clean energy financing, refugees can access solar power and clean cooking solutions, reducing risk while improving everyday life.

In partnership with Sun King Solar, we’re making safe, reliable energy more accessible where it’s needed most.

28/04/2026

Sarah fled South Sudan with nothing—but her skills.

With a $200 loan from Patapia, she started a tailoring business.
Today, her income is up 400% and she employs 3 other women.

This is what opportunity looks like. 💛

23/04/2026

Refugees don’t lack ideas or resilience — they lack access.

No collateral. No credit history. No system built for their reality.

At Patapia, we’re changing that through low-interest, collateral-free digital group loans — fully mobile, cashless, and paperless.

Paired with AI-powered training, each loan becomes more than funding.
It becomes a pathway to sustainable income, dignity, and long-term economic independence.

21/04/2026

At Patapia Inn0v8, we believe support should go beyond short-term relief.
Using the SINA Model, we equip refugee women and youth to turn real challenges into sustainable social businesses.
From mindset development to market-tested solutions, our program builds entrepreneurs who create income, jobs, and impact within their own communities.
This is not dependency. This is transformation.
If you’re looking to support impact that lasts — partner with us.
👉 Support the next generation of social entrepreneurs.

Right now, refugee women in East Africa are surviving on as little as $3 a month. But with the right support, they can b...
16/04/2026

Right now, refugee women in East Africa are surviving on as little as $3 a month. But with the right support, they can build businesses, support their families, and transform entire communities.
💙 With just $10, you can help change a life.
💼 Fund a woman’s business today.
Be part of something real.

14/04/2026

What if $20 could start a real business?
Not a donation. Not handouts.
A real opportunity for a refugee woman to earn, provide, and rebuild her life.
Patapia helps African refugee women access small loans to start businesses and become financially independent.
This is for people who want to create real impact.

07/04/2026

A small loan… can change an entire family’s future.
Through Patapia, 3,000+ refugee women have rebuilt their lives—impacting over 15,000 people and increasing incomes by 188%.
More women are still waiting.

Address

Najjanankumbi Central
Kampala
105308

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 12:00

Telephone

+256778258527

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Patapia posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The School

Send a message to Patapia:

Shortcuts

Share

Category