Esther Muhiibwe, 34, always possessed strength, as she worked hard selling timber to improve the lives of her family. While she worked tirelessly, the business wasn’t bringing in her desired income. Esther, always thinking creatively, tried moving to a new location nearby a fishing site...
Flavia Mirembe is a 36-year-old, vibrant and positive mother of three, who used what she learned from Street Business School (SBS) to build several businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. A teacher by profession, living in Matugga, Flavia left her position in March 2020 when local schools...
Cheerful and kind, Madina Asege, 28, is a determined entrepreneur and a 28-year old mother of two, excitedly expecting her third child. She runs a plastic and metal collection business and is known in her community as “Maama Scrap". In 2020, while living in Kampala, Madina...
Harriet Nakibuuka, 31, is hardworking and ambitious. The skills she learned from Street Business School (SBS) have allowed her to continue working toward her dreams, even during the COVID-1 19 pandemic. After years of living in extreme poverty, Harriet graduated from SBS in 2017. Harriet’s entrepreneurial spirit...
27-year-old Hadijjah Tewalikisingakata lives in Kampala with her husband and three children. Her journey from an unemployed woman to a business owner who demonstrates persistence, courage and resilience is an example of the transformational power of Street Business School (SBS). Before joining SBS, Hadijjah did not...
Esther Wanja, 38, is a beacon of hope for other women in her community. She joined Street Business School in September 2018 and today runs three businesses. When she joined SBS, Esther was a single mother, working nights in a fish factory, earning $1.50 per day....
Saida Awori is resilient, adaptable, and works hard, especially when challenges arise. Saida joined Street Business School (SBS) in 2017 after hearing a bullhorn announcement in Mutungo, where she lived. Saida was a stay-at-home mother to three children and her husband was unemployed. Together, they lived...
“Celebrate the beautiful moments in life” –Prossy Namakula Prossy’s Street Business School journey began as a small-scale farmer near her home district of Mukono. She sold cassava, sweet potatoes, beans and vegetables to generate income to support her family. When Prossy heard about SBS, she was...
With hard work, perseverance, and the help of Street Business School, Dorah is able to make a great investment to support her husband and family....
The Trip A mother's wish: My daughter Megan and I recently went to Uganda to experience firsthand the incredible work being done by Street Business School (SBS). It was so special to take this trip with Megan because we have both been involved with BeadforLife/Street Business...
Ending Poverty Through Entrepreneurial Training: We would like to introduce you to Beatrice. She is a mother of six and a passionate business owner. Before Beatrice joined Street Business School (SBS), she ran a poultry business, raised pigs, and sold snacks. Despite her entrepreneurial spirit, Beatrice...
Before our business training, Sandra was selling old newspapers and candy on a mat in the streets. She could only afford one meal a day. She wasn't able to pay medical bills when her baby got sick. Sadly, her baby passed away at 10 months...
