GIVING DIGEST: The Gift of Mentorship and the Power of Showing Up for Women

In the quiet corridors of leadership at the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), Grace Nshemeire Gwaku is doing more than overseeing operations, she’s giving. Giving time. Giving guidance. Giving other women the permission to rise. As a seasoned executive with global experience from the UK to Kenya, her journey back home has been marked by one profound offering: mentorship as a tool for transformation.

Whether she's adjusting to local workplace culture or walking over to a colleague’s desk to nudge a response, Grace leads with empathy and persistence. She understands the unique burdens women carry, the silent balancing act of ambition and responsibility, and instead of judging, she supports. She doesn't just mentor; she believes when others don’t. Like when a struggling female staffer, almost dismissed, was handed over to her. With compassion and accountability, Grace gave her not just a second chance, but the confidence to excel.

Her story is a powerful reminder that giving isn't always about resources, it’s about presence, patience, and purpose. Grace's daily commitment to lifting others, especially women, is a masterclass in values-led leadership. She shows us that to give someone your time is to give them a ladder, and often, it’s the only one they’ll ever be offered.

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