women’s stories
Edith’s Remarkable Journey: From Stay-at-Home Mom to Thriving Entrepreneur
08.21.2024
Edith Twijukye, a lively and charismatic 42-year-old, has embarked on an incredible entrepreneurial journey after graduating from the Street Business School entrepreneurship training program. A devoted wife and mother of three, her life took a transformative turn when she decided to step out of her...
Harriet’s Renewal: A Journey from Salon Closure to Entrepreneurial Triumph
06.26.2024
Harriet Ntungire, a 38-year-old mother of three children, had no source of income before she joined the Street Business School (SBS) entrepreneurship training program. “Prior to joining the training program, I was not employed. I used to own a salon, but I closed it and...
Meet Proscovia: Turning Idle Days into Shop Ownership Success
05.15.2024
Meet Proscovia Nankabirwa, a joyful 69-year-old woman. Before Proscovia joined the SBS entrepreneurship training program, she “had a small shop which had been stagnant for a long time. [She] did not know how much profit or loss it was making.” She learned about the training program...
Meet Prossy: Turning Dreams into Reality
03.25.2024
In the bustling streets of Kampala lives the inspiring Prossy Nalubega, a 40-year-old mother of six who has navigated the path from a small shopkeeper to a thriving entrepreneur. Before joining the SBS entrepreneurship training program, Prossy managed a modest shop where she sold a few...
Meet “Mama Shalom”: Impacting a Community through Entrepreneurship
02.12.2024
Rose Nalubega, a 42-year-old mother of three, is a determined entrepreneur who has transformed not only her own life but also the lives of many in her community. An Uncertain Start Before joining the SBS entrepreneurship training in 2018, Rose owned a small shop where she sold...
Meet Susan: A Relentless Pursuit of Empowerment
01.23.2024
Susan Nyachwo's journey is a true testament to the incredible power of determination. At 50 years old and a mother of five, Susan is a hardworking individual with an unwavering devotion to entrepreneurship. Curious. Before joining the Street Business School (SBS) training program, Susan already had...
Meet Flavia: A Beacon of Hope, Changing Lives and Communities
11.14.2023
Meet Flavia Josephine Namugga, a resilient 47-year-old mother of three, a devoted wife and an unwavering advocate for women's empowerment. Her life story is one of perseverance, dedication and a tireless commitment to improving the lives of women in her community. After attending the Street...
Meet Juliet Basilika: Innovative Thinking to Rise Above Challenges
11.03.2023
In Kamuli district in rural Uganda, a group of women is breaking barriers, defying expectations, and paving the way for a brighter future. They are a members of Bulogo Women’s Group, an NGO dedicated to promoting and supporting education for women and girls in the...
Meet Regina: Turning a talent into a chance to thrive.
10.13.2023
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...
Meet Rose: Finding Hope After Tragedy
09.27.2023
Street Business School amplifies positive impact by partnering with over 250 organisations to deliver our SBS entrepreneurial curriculum. SBS graduates trained by our partners start businesses, successfully manage them, and often diversify into multiple businesses. With increased income, graduates support their families, pay school fees,...
Partnering to Uplift Women through Economic Empowerment
09.19.2023
Women in many parts of the world face incredible challenges when it comes to accessing opportunities for economic equity. Lack of education, limited access to finance and cultural barriers often prohibit their potential for growth and development. That is why Street Business School (SBS) partners...