The Journey Begins
The Journey Begins
SHE Centre began as a whisper, a longing in the heart of Resty Kansiime Agaba, shaped by a lifetime of witnessing the quiet strength and unspoken struggles of women. Raised by women and educated in all-girls schools, Resty grew up surrounded by the resilience, sacrifice, and silence that often define the lives of East African women. These early experiences planted a deep desire in her to help women, though she didn’t yet know how that calling would unfold.
A Whisper
Becomes a Calling
In 2020, during a deeply personal season of isolation and soul-searching, Resty encountered God in a transformative way and began her own journey of healing, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. As she processed her pain, rediscovered her voice, and reconnected with purpose, she realized how many women were carrying similar invisible wounds, unanswered questions, and untapped potential. What began as journaling, prayer, and quiet reflection quickly grew into a calling: to build a space where East African women could heal, be seen, and rise into their full identity and purpose.
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The Awakening
By 2025, what had started as a quiet, personal calling had grown beyond what Resty could carry alone. She reached out to her best friend and trusted confidant, Joanita Kazibwe Nazziwa, who had witnessed the earliest prayers, constant messages, and whispered hopes.
Joanita wasn’t just a supporter; she was a builder. With her steady presence and deep belief in women’s transformation, joining forces was less a choice and more a natural alignment.
Together, they said yes, not just to a platform, but to a movement honouring their stories, their mothers’ sacrifices, and their daughters’ futures. A movement grounded in faith, friendship, and a fierce commitment to see East African women rise whole.
The Vision Expands
A Whisper Becomes a Calling
SHE Centre began as a whisper, a longing in the heart of Resty Kansiime Agaba, shaped by a lifetime of witnessing the quiet strength and unspoken struggles of women. Raised by women and educated in all-girls schools, Resty grew up surrounded by the resilience, sacrifice, and silence that often define the lives of East African women. These early experiences planted a deep desire in her to help women, though she didn’t yet know how that calling would unfold.
That awakening
gave birth to SHE Centre, a space she once needed and now felt called to create for others.
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The Awakening
In 2020, during a deeply personal season of isolation and soul-searching, Resty encountered God in a transformative way and began her own journey of healing, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. As she processed her pain, rediscovered her voice, and reconnected with purpose, she realized how many women were carrying similar invisible wounds, unanswered questions, and untapped potential. What began as journaling, prayer, and quiet reflection quickly grew into a calling: to build a space where East African women could heal, be seen, and rise into their full identity and purpose.
That awakening gave birth to SHE Centre, a space she once needed and now felt called to create for others.
The Vision Expands
By 2025, what had started as a quiet, personal calling had grown beyond what Resty could carry alone. She reached out to her best friend and trusted confidant, Joanita Kazibwe Nazziwa, who had witnessed the earliest prayers, constant messages, and whispered hopes.
Joanita wasn’t just a supporter; she was a builder. With her steady presence and deep belief in women’s transformation, joining forces was less a choice and more a natural alignment.
Together, they said yes, not just to a platform, but to a movement honouring their stories, their mothers’ sacrifices, and their daughters’ futures. A movement grounded in faith, friendship, and a fierce commitment to see East African women rise wholesomely.
🛠 Building the Platform
SHE Centre is built on the academic excellence, professional insight, and lived experience of its founders. Their combined expertise ensures that the platform is both research-driven and practical. It is designed to empower East African women to rediscover identity, rebuild confidence, and rise into their purpose.
Resty brings a strong foundation in social research and women’s empowerment. She holds a Master’s in Political Science from the University of Cologne and a Bachelor’s in International Relations from Makerere University. Her work and training with USAID on school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV) deepened her passion for creating safe and inclusive spaces for
girls and women. She is preparing to pursue a PhD focused on women’s healing and flourishing, integrating research, storytelling, and spiritual formation. As the host of The SHE Centre Podcast, Resty curates conversations that amplify the voices of mainly East African women, bridging academic knowledge with lived experiences.
Joanita contributes over a decade of expertise in human resource management, leadership development, and people strategy. She holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Makerere University and an Intermediate Diploma in HR Management from CIPD, and she is currently pursuing an MBA with specialism in Business Psychology. Her work blends HR systems, emotional intelligence, and project management to create sustainable growth for individuals and organizations. Her leadership anchors SHE Centre’s vision in the structures and strategies necessary for lasting impact.
Together, Resty and Joanita are building more than a platform. They are weaving purpose with strategy, research with real-world insight, and personal healing with professional growth—creating a dynamic, evolving space where East African women are supported, equipped, and empowered to thrive.
🛠 Building the Platform
SHE Centre is built on the academic excellence, professional insight, and lived experience of its founders. Their combined expertise ensures that the platform is both research-driven and practical, designed to empower East African women to rediscover identity, rebuild confidence, and rise into their purpose.
Resty brings a strong foundation in social research and women’s empowerment. She holds a Master’s in Political Science from the University of Cologne and a Bachelor’s in International Relations from Makerere University. Her work and
training with USAID on school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV) deepened her passion for creating safe and inclusive spaces for girls and
women. She is preparing to pursue a
PhD focused on women’s healing and flourishing, integrating research, storytelling, and spiritual formation. As
the host of The SHE Centre Podcast, Resty curates conversations that amplify the voices of mainly East African women, bridging academic knowledge with lived experiences.
Joanita contributes over a decade of expertise in human resource management, leadership development, and people strategy. She holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Makerere University and an Intermediate Diploma in HR Management from CIPD, and she is currently pursuing an MBA with specialism in Business Psychology. Her work blends HR systems, emotional intelligence, and project management to create sustainable
growth for individuals and organizations. Her leadership anchors SHE Centre’s vision in the structures and strategies necessary for lasting impact.
Together, Resty and Joanita are building more than a platform. They are weaving purpose with strategy, research with real-world insight, and personal healing with professional growth. creating a dynamic, evolving space where East African women are supported, equipped, and empowered to thrive.
🛠 Building
the Platform
SHECentre is built on the academic excellence, professional insight, and lived experience of its founders.. Their combined expertise ensures that the platform is both research-driven and practical, designed to empower East African women to rediscover identity, rebuild confidence, and rise into their purpose.
Resty brings a strong foundation in social research and women’s empowerment. She holds a Master’s in Political Science from the University of Cologne and a Bachelor’s in International Relations from Makerere University. Her work with USAID on school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV) deepened her passion for creating safe and inclusive spaces for girls and women. She is preparing to pursue a PhD focused on women’s healing and flourishing, integrating research, storytelling, and spiritual formation. As host of The SHECentre Podcast, Resty curates conversations that amplify East African women’s voices, bridging academic knowledge with lived experience.
Joanita contributes over a decade of expertise in human resource management, leadership development, and people strategy. She holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Makerere University and an Intermediate Diploma in HR Management from CIPD, and she is currently pursuing an MBA in Business Psychology. Her work blends HR systems, emotional intelligence, and project management to create sustainable growth for individuals and organizations. Her leadership anchors SHECentre’s vision in the structures and strategies needed for lasting impact.
Together, Resty and Joanita are building more than a platform. They are weaving purpose with strategy, research with real-world insight, and personal healing with professional growth—creating a dynamic, evolving space where East African women are supported, equipped, and empowered to thrive.
Where It All Started
A story of transformation, purpose, and the birth of a movement to empower East African women
Our Vision
Empowered women who are thriving in all aspects of their lives, emotionally, spiritually, professionally, and personally.
Our Mision
To provide women with the resources, community, and support they need to maximize their potential and live fulfilling lives.
OUR PURPOSE
More than a digital platform, SHE Centre is a movement to Support, Heal, and Empower East African women at home and in the diaspora.
Our Vision
Empowered women who are thriving in all aspects of their
lives, emotionally, spiritually, professionally, and personally.
More than a digital platform, SHE Centre is a movement to
Support, Heal, and Empower
East African women at home and in the diaspora.
OUR PURPOSE
Our Mision
To provide women with the resources, community, and
support they need to maximize their potential and live fulfilling lives.
OUR CORE VALUES
Trauma-Informed Empowerment
We create safe, compassionate spaces that honor every woman’s unique healing journey with dignity and care.
Innovative & Research-Informed
We embrace bold thinking and evidence-based solutions in how we create, communicate, and serve—ensuring we stay relevant, impactful, and forward-moving.
Integrity & Excellence
We uphold honesty, trans-parency, and high standards in everything we do—earning trust through accountability and consistent quality.
Inclusive by Design: No Woman Left Behind
We intentionally create space for all women—regardless of age, background, or location—to feel seen, heard, and valued.
Client-Centered Service
You are the reason we exist. We are committed to listening, improving, and creating an experience that is welcoming, respectful, and responsive.
Innovative & Research-Informed
We embrace bold thinking and evidence-based solutions in how we create, communicate, and serve—ensuring we stay relevant, impactful, and forward-moving.
Integrity & Excellence
We uphold honesty, transparency, and high standards in everything we do—earning trust through accountability and consistent quality.
Client-Centered Service
You are the reason we exist. We are committed to listening, improving, and creating an experience that is welcoming, respectful,
and responsive.
Trauma-Informed Empowerment
We create safe, compassionate spaces that honor every woman’s unique healing journey with dignity and care.
OUR CORE VALUES
Inclusive by Design: No Woman Left Behind
We intentionally create space for all women—regardless of age, background, or
location—to feel seen,
heard, and valued.
OUR CORE VALUES
Trauma-Informed Empowerment
We create safe, compassionate spaces that honor every woman’s unique healing journey with dignity and care.
Innovative & Research-Informed
We embrace bold thinking and evidence-based solutions in how we create, communicate, and serve—ensuring we stay relevant, impactful, and forward-moving.
Inclusive by Design: No Woman Left Behind
We intentionally create space for all women—regardless of age, background, or location—to feel seen, heard, and valued.
Integrity & Excellence
We uphold honesty, transparency, and high standards in everything we do—earning trust through accountability and consistent quality.
Client-Centered Service
You are the reason we exist. We are committed to listening, improving, and creating an experience that is welcoming, respectful, and responsive.
Our Team
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Payton Hillman
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Chloe Wilson
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Jessica Davis
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James Williams
Our Team
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Payton Hillman
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Chloe Wilson
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Jessica Davis
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James Williams
🛠 Building the Platform
Academic Excellence & Research Insight
Resty holds a Master’s degree
in Political Science from the University of Cologne and a Bachelor’s in International Relations from Makerere University. Her work has centered on women’s healing and leadership, grounded in
both academic rigor and lived experience. She has contributed to research with organizations like USAID, focusing on school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV)—a role that deepened her passion for creating safe, inclusive spaces for girls and women. Through podcast conversations, fieldwork, and devotional tools, she continues to explore how faith, healing,
and policy intersect in real women’s lives.
Strategic Expertise & HR Leadership
Joanita holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Makerere University and an Intermediate Diploma in HR Management
from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). She has over a decade
of experience leading initiatives in HR operations, learning and development, recruitment, and performance management—helping organizations grow through people-first strategies.
A Future-Ready Vision
Both Resty and Joan are passionate about lifelong learning and sustainable
impact. Joan continues to expand her skills through
global certifications in HR and project management. Resty is preparing to pursue a PhD focused on women’s flourishing, using the SHECentre platform
as a core part of her research. By combining insights from
podcast interviews, community engagement, field data, and spiritual formation, she aims to create evidence-based tools
that empower East African women to heal, lead, and thrive. Together, they envision SHECentre as a transformative ecosystem where stories meet strategy—supporting women emotionally, equipping them practically, and amplifying
their voices academically
and globally.
The Journey Begins
A Whisper Becomes a Calling
SHECentre began as a whisper—a longing in the heart of Resty Kansiime Agaba, shaped by a lifetime of witnessing the quiet strength and unspoken struggles of women.
Raised by women and educated in all-girls schools, Resty grew up surrounded by the resilience, sacrifice, and silence that often define the lives of East African women. These early experiences planted a deep desire in her to help women—though she didn’t yet know how that calling would unfold.
The Awakening
IIn 2020, during a deeply personal season of isolation and soul-searching, Resty encountered God in a transformative way and began her own journey of healing—emotionally, spiritually, and mentally.
As she processed her pain, rediscovered her voice, and reconnected with purpose, she realized how many women were carrying similar invisible wounds, unanswered questions, and untapped potential.
What began as journaling, prayer, and quiet reflection quickly grew into a calling: to build a space where East African women could heal, be seen, and rise into their full identity and purpose.
The Vision Expands
In 2025, Resty reached out to her best friend and longtime supporter, Joanita K. Nazziwa, to join her as co-founder. Joan had been walking alongside the vision for years—encouraging, praying, and offering her expertise behind the scenes.
A highly skilled Human Resource Practitioner, Joan brings over a decade of experience in learning and development, recruitment, performance management, and HR operations. With her sharp strategic mind and deep heart for women’s empowerment, she was the perfect partner to bring SHECentre into its next season.
Together, Resty and Joan are building more than a platform—they’re building a movement rooted in faith, friendship, healing, and practical transformation.
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Meet Our Team
The passionate individuals behind the SHECentre movement
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