Written by: Lilian Nansubuga Ritah Namakula Mutoni's entrepreneurial journey began after she completed the SBS training program, marking a pivotal moment that propelled her from uncertainty to success. Before the training, Ritah found herself at home, pondering over what kind of business to start. Little did she...
When organizations talk with Street Business School (SBS) about our entrepreneurship program for people living in poverty, one of the most common questions we hear is, “What types of businesses should participants start?” Many well-intentioned programs try to answer this by prescribing specific livelihoods such as...
March is an important moment to reflect on the role women play in shaping families, communities, and economies. With Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day reminding us how far the world has come—and how far it still has to go—it’s a good time to...
Written by: Lilian Nansubuga Meet Milly Nalubowa, a 32-year-old powerhouse who not only manages a small stall filled with a variety of products but also juggles the responsibilities of being a mother of two. From matooke and cassava to sweet potatoes, tomatoes, oranges, and more, Milly's...
Today, we are thrilled to share that the Board of Directors of Street Business School has unanimously voted to appoint Evan Cauble-Johnson as our Chief Executive Officer, transitioning him from his role as Acting CEO to CEO. This marks an important moment in the life...
Written by Nicole Powers Street Business School and ChildFund are proud to be working together to improve the livelihoods of people in poverty. How it all started This partnership has been years in the making. As part of their strategy in Uganda, ChildFund began to focus on increasing...
Written by: Lilian Nansubuga Meet Tumuhimbise Mary, a 42-year-old mom from Luzira, Uganda, who turned her life around with determination. Before joining the Street Business School training program, Mary struggled to make ends meet with a small tomato stall. She had five kids to look after and...
By Nicole Powers, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Street Business School The Street Business School network of partners is now over 320-strong, with organizations from 39 different countries around the world! We have been training grassroots NGOs how to utilize the proven SBS entrepreneurship curriculum for over eight...
By Evan Cauble-Johnson, Acting CEO, Street Business School January is a time for New Year’s resolutions. And just as we have since Street Business School was founded in 2018, we are resolved to support women experiencing deep poverty in Uganda and around the world by equipping...
In the quiet corners of her home, a talented craftswoman's potential lay dormant, wrapped in unused yarn and untapped dreams. Akurut Teddy, a 31-year-old mother of three, had always possessed a gift for creating beautiful, knitted sweaters, but her creations rarely ventured beyond her family's...
Charity Nakaggwa is an ambitious 18-year-old who followed her grandmother's advice to join the Street Business School training program. "My grandmother had joined the training program, so she also encouraged me to sign up and learn business skills." Before the training, Charity was already skilled in...
Justine Nalinya, a widow, and a single mother of four, found herself in a challenging situation after the recent loss of her husband. Struggling with grief and unemployment, she believed her life had ended. Being fully dependent on her late husband, Justine was uncertain about...
