Submitted by: Ritah Namuyomba, Street Business School Program Manager, Community-Based Training Project Manager Street Business School's Path to Local Impact: Testing a Community-Based Training Model When it comes to creating lasting change in communities, who better to lead the way than respected local leaders? At Street Business...
What happens when a dedicated social worker steps into the world of entrepreneurship? For John Walusimbi of Uganda, the answer is transformative change—both for himself and the communities he serves. Like all great journeys, it begins with bend in the road...
Edith Twijukye, a lively and charismatic 42-year-old, has embarked on an incredible entrepreneurial journey after graduating from the Street Business School entrepreneurship training program. A devoted wife and mother of three, her life took a transformative turn when she decided to step out of her...
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...
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...
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...
Meet Flavia Josephine Namugga, a resilient 47-year-old mother of three, a devoted wife and an unwavering advocate for women's empowerment. Her life story is one of perseverance, dedication and a tireless commitment to improving the lives of women in her community. After attending the Street...
In Kamuli district in rural Uganda, a group of women is breaking barriers, defying expectations, and paving the way for a brighter future. They are a members of Bulogo Women’s Group, an NGO dedicated to promoting and supporting education for women and girls in the...
Street Business School amplifies positive impact by partnering with over 250 organisations to deliver our SBS entrepreneurial curriculum. SBS graduates trained by our partners start businesses, successfully manage them, and often diversify into multiple businesses. With increased income, graduates support their families, pay school fees,...
