Access to finance is a problem faced by many women in Uganda. DFCU Bank, a commercial bank in Uganda, helps women entrepreneurs overcome this challenge. It runs a 'women in business' programme, which supports over 4000 businesswomen. CDC, the UK's development finance institution, is a long-term investor in DFCU. Its investment allows the bank to provide long-term funding to support small and medium businesses (SMEs), including those run by women, enabling them to grow and provide sustainable jobs.