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06.19.2023

As part of our Street Business School community, you may know Agnes "Aggie" Oyella. She is an engaging, dynamic woman, who has been an important part of SBS and BeadforLife for many years. Now, Aggie would like to share her story with you. ...

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05.18.2023

Mebra has emerged as a beacon of hope and inspiration for women in her community. Formerly a farmer, Mebra was recruited to join the SBS training program as a trainer and subsequently embarked on an entrepreneurial journey that defied her initial expectations, quadrupling her income...

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04.17.2023

Norine had never considered owning a business before joining an SBS training program. As she learned, she realized all the opportunities she was missing. "I am proud of myself for how much I have grown because I can now pay for my children's school fees...

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03.15.2023

As a loving mother, Vida could not leave her partner, even though he beat and raped her. She relied on his income to care and provide for her sick child. Since attending SBS through Activate Action, Vida opened a roadside stand making and selling snacks....

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02.25.2023

Margret is a cheerful 57-year-old woman with a charismatic personality. Prior to joining SBS' entrepreneurial training, life was not easy for Margret. She worked hard to raise her five grandchildren after her two sons passed away. With no regular income, Margret depended on subsistence farming...

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02.25.2023

When her husband passed away from AIDS, Justine became the sole caregiver for her five children. She raised food in her garden for her family, but after attending the SBS training, she learned that she could be earning and saving even more. She's now saving...

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02.01.2023

SBS partner organization Kisoboka Africa shares their challenges and ultimate successes in implementing the SBS program in refugee and IDP communities. Despite needing to adapt the materials into multiple languages, Kisoboka saw exciting outcomes with all but one participant starting a new business....