MEET HUBEIDA: The Power of Her Purse
08.10.2023
Meet Hubeida Sadana, a determined young woman from Ghana, whose story of resilience and success is just one example of how women's economic empowerment can create lasting change....
Entrepreneurs
Aggie’s Story: Hope Multiplied Through Generations
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. ...
MEET MEBRA: Equipping Herself and Others
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...
MEET NORINE: From Small Savings to Big Success
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...
MEET VIDA: A Path Out of Abuse
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....
MEET MARGRET: From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence
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...
MEET JUSTINE: Steadfast and Saving
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...
PARTNER HIGHLIGHT: Kisoboka Africa, Adapting SBS for Refugees
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....
PARTNER HIGHLIGHT: Livingstone Tanzania Trust, A Data-Driven Approach to SBS
02.01.2023
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...
MEET ESTHER: Believe in “GRIT”
11.14.2022
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...
Believe in GRIT: Proven Progress in 2022
11.14.2022
We dug into the results of a 3-year long academic study on SBS to understand why our graduates are so successful. How were they able to continue building their rainy day funds when so many other people around the world continue to struggle? It turns...
Why Grit Matters for Women Entrepreneurs
11.07.2022
Along with hard business skills, Street Business School programming aims to strengthen the traits like self-confidence, independence and grit that are key to sustaining a successful business in volatile times. ...