Harriet Ntungire, a 38-year-old mother of three children, had no source of income before she joined the Street Business School (SBS) entrepreneurship training program. “Prior to joining the training program, I was not employed. I used to own a salon, but I closed it and...
Meet Proscovia Nankabirwa, a joyful 69-year-old woman. Before Proscovia joined the SBS entrepreneurship training program, she “had a small shop which had been stagnant for a long time. [She] did not know how much profit or loss it was making.” She learned about the training program...
CEO, Deepti Mathew, reflects on her first year at Street Business School....
On April 9th we will celebrate 20 years of amazing work, opportunities and challenges, and so much success. For this milestone, we are delighted to share the memories and perspective of our Co-Founder, Torkin Wakefield....
In the bustling streets of Kampala lives the inspiring Prossy Nalubega, a 40-year-old mother of six who has navigated the path from a small shopkeeper to a thriving entrepreneur. Before joining the SBS entrepreneurship training program, Prossy managed a modest shop where she sold a few...
Happy International Women’s Day from Street Business School! Today, two very special women, Catherine Nakayiza and Evelyn Mwondha, share what their work and life experience has taught them about the importance, power and potential of women. These amazing women are our Co-Directors in Uganda and...
This past August, thanks to the support of the UBS Optimus Foundation, Street Business School (SBS) hosted 18 staff members from seven new partner organizations for an immersive workshop experience in Limuru, Kenya. Over the course of eight days, these organizations engaged with one another...
Rose Nalubega, a 42-year-old mother of three, is a determined entrepreneur who has transformed not only her own life but also the lives of many in her community. An Uncertain Start Before joining the SBS entrepreneurship training in 2018, Rose owned a small shop where she sold...
Susan Nyachwo's journey is a true testament to the incredible power of determination. At 50 years old and a mother of five, Susan is a hardworking individual with an unwavering devotion to entrepreneurship. Curious. Before joining the Street Business School (SBS) training program, Susan already had...
The power of the SBS curriculum lies in its ability to be adapted to fit many different contexts, working with our partners’ programming to support a wide range of people, places, and needs. This coming February, SBS will be proud to host a workshop for...
