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....
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...
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...
Street Business School (SBS) is privileged to have many extraordinary organizations with varied missions and goals as part of the SBS global partner network. Once certified to teach SBS, our partners implement the trainings in the communities that they serve. Partners also have access to...
At Street Business School, we believe in every woman’s potential to build a brighter future for herself and her family. We believe in GRIT. At 43, Esther Awino epitomizes the term “GRIT.” She survived forced marriage and repeated challenges, determined to educate her daughters and give...
