Godliver Businge

Godliver Businge (born 1987) is a Ugandan civil engineer and head technology trainer for Global Women's Water Initiative.

Growing up, Businge recalls often carrying a 20-liter jerrycan on her head. Following her graduation from high school and the death of her sister and father, Businge enrolled at African Rural University. Realising she wanted to become an engineer, she transferred to the Uganda Rural Development Training Vocational Institute. She chose construction as her major, learning brick laying and concrete, mechanical engineering, carpentry, joinery, metal work and fabrication. She earned a scholarship from URDT, worked part-time in the metal workshop, and won a home design competition in 2009 for Uganda Vision 2035. She earned a civil engineering degree in 2012, graduating at the top of her class and giving the commencement speech. Following her graduation she declined a job offer from the Ugandan Minister of Education, citing her intention to further her education. She teaches the construction of bio-sand filters and water tanks. Through the organisation, Businge has taught women construction who were later contracted to build ventilated improved pit latrines.

Businge has a daughter and hosted the radio show Ladies Night, raising awareness of the importance of educating young women.