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...
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...
Josephine Kulabako’s life was a delicate balancing act. At 41, the mother of three was juggling three businesses—producing liquid soap, selling pancakes, and running a bar—all while trying to make ends meet. But behind the hustle, Josephine felt stuck. “I was running my business, but...
Regina Balirora, a 56-year-old mother of nine, is a graduate of the Street Business School (SBS) program through Kyaninga Child Development Center (KCDC). With a focus on empowering vulnerable populations, KCDC integrated SBS in their program by providing business training and entrepreneurial skills to women...
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. ...
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...
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...
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....
