Charity Nakaggwa is an ambitious 18-year-old who followed her grandmother's advice to join the Street Business School training program. "My grandmother had joined the training program, so she also encouraged me to sign up and learn business skills." Before the training, Charity was already skilled in...
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...
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...
Street Business School’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Evan Cauble-Johnson as Acting CEO, effective immediately. This transition comes as we thank and honor Deepti Mathew for her leadership and service, following her departure earlier this year. Deepti played an important...
What does it take to stand out among thousands of world-changing ideas? For Street Business School, it’s the power of entrepreneurship to lift people out of poverty – and this impact is now being recognized on one of the world’s biggest stages. In June, Street...
CEO, Deepti Mathew, reflects on her first year at Street Business School....
Post-pandemic challenges in the global society include increased poverty among women. Discover global development trends in 2023 that NGO leaders should watch....
Street Business School CEO, Deepti Mathew, reflects on what inspired her to join the organization and the opportunities she sees ahead after her debut three months ago....
We at Street Business School are so very pleased to welcome Deepti Mathew as our new Chief Executive Officer!...
Street Business School recently developed or expanded key partnerships with prominent organizations, and has also been featured in the Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR), the most prominent publication in the social space. We’re excited to share this news with you! SBS has been partnering with BRAC,...
After 18 years working to end poverty at BeadforLife and then Street Business School, SBS CEO Devin Hibbard is transitioning out of her role as CEO....
SBS Board of Directors President Barbara Lawson shares news, thoughts and appreciation after the announcement that CEO Devin Hibbard will be stepping back from her role. ...
