Smart Havens Africa (SHA) is a social enterprise, founded and headed by Anne Rweyora, focused on providing affordable pathways to homeownership for low-income families, especially women-headed households who often face barriers to secure long-term housing. SHA’s mission extends beyond building sustainable and environmental friendly homes to empowering families by creating jobs, promoting financial literacy and supporting women’s empowerment. With 70% of women-headed families in Uganda living in informal settlements and just 1% of the population having access to housing finance, SHA works to tackle housing poverty, offering hope for a future where women have the skills and resources to thrive.

Smart Havens Africa will use RAMA Impact’s financial and non-financial support to increase land and home equity among low-income women by 30%, help 45 new families acquire homes, increase overall revenue by 15%, and raise female workforce participation by 36% over a period of 18 months.