A Year of Discovery and Growth: Deepti Mathew
04.24.2024
CEO, Deepti Mathew, reflects on her first year at Street Business School....
Author: Cindy Outlaw
Happy 20th Birthday Street Business School!
04.01.2024
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....
Meet Prossy: Turning Dreams into Reality
03.25.2024
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...
International Women’s Day: Reflections on the Importance of Investing in Women
03.07.2024
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...
Partnering for Success: Supporting Organizations Working to Reduce Child Institutionalization
02.26.2024
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...
Meet “Mama Shalom”: Impacting a Community through Entrepreneurship
02.12.2024
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...
Meet Susan: A Relentless Pursuit of Empowerment
01.23.2024
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...
No Limits on Entrepreneurship: Street Business School as a Partner for those with Disabilities
12.20.2023
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...