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 send to school. Mary...
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...
Diana Abua, a 34-year-old mother of two, discovered the transformative potential of entrepreneurship through the Street Business School training program. Introduced to the program by her community women representative, Diana's life took a positive turn as she sought a more sustainable business approach. Before joining the...
Nalukenge Bena, a vibrant 45-year-old mother of four from Makindye, Uganda, found herself without a business and fully dependent on her husband before joining the Street Business School training program. She learned about Street Business School through the community chancellor, who convened a meeting for the...
Mubaku Village, located on the southern bank of the Victoria Nile near Murchison Falls National Park, is a small rural community in northwestern Uganda. Families live in traditional thatched huts surrounded by savannah and wetlands, and life is centered on farming and communal gatherings. Yet behind...
Nantambi Hamida, a 34-year-old mother of four children, was operating a laundry business before enrolling in the Street Business School (SBS) entrepreneurship training program. At the time, her business was declining as her clients started hiring house help and no longer required her services. Hamida became...
Street Business School’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Evan Cauble-Johnson as Acting CEO, effective immediately. This transition comes as we thank and honor Deepti Mathew for her leadership and service, following her departure earlier this year. Deepti played an important...
Dativa Koga, a 34-year-old wife and mother of five, faced a crucial decision when her fish and greens-selling business failed to generate profits. Disheartened, Dativa abandoned her entrepreneurial aspirations and devoted her time to taking care of her children. However, her perspective shifted when she discovered...
Fort Portal, Uganda (April 24, 2025) — In the heart of western Uganda, a powerful movement is underway. On September 18, 2024, a generous trust and Street Business School (SBS) launched “Project Kunihira”—named after the word for hope in Rutooro. This initiative is set to...
What does it take to stand out among thousands of world-changing ideas? For Street Business School, it’s the power of entrepreneurship to lift people out of poverty – and this impact is now being recognized on one of the world’s biggest stages. In June, Street...
