Susan Howe went to Africa in 2008 to live with her husband and children. The neighbour was a doctor working in a village. He asked Susan to set up a English class for older illiterate women who were caring for family members affected by AIDS. She found the women really appreciated the chance to learn.

In 2009, Susan Howe founded POSHU

The organisation is a registered foundraiser based in Victoria, Australia, and is recognised as a Community Based Organisation in Uganda.

Encompassing rural, urban and remote areas of Uganda, POSHU works with groups of women impacted by violence and poverty, affected by HIV/AIDS and internally displaced persons (IDP). As well as the generosity of POSHU’s many supports, the project is grounded in Susan’s personal funds.

Currently POSHU operates women’s education classes in 16 villages

Funds raised go towards health care, school fees for children, vegetable seed, sports and more.

In addition, funded projects involve teaching women literacy in English and local language, mathematics, sewing, crafts and agriculture. POSHU employ local women to teach in their own language

Over time many groups have transitioned from training programs to independent friends of POSHU sewing Co-operatives. These transitions bring liberating and autonomous skills to individuals who can earn an income from sewing.

Susan Howe

Email: howesusan287@gmail.com

Phone: +61 448 086 991