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....
women’s stories
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...
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...
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. ...
MEET FARIDAH: Determination Was Her Ticket Out of Poverty
11.01.2022
Determined to change her family's circumstances, Faridah took a course learning to make liquid soap, but found she had no capital or skills to start and manage a business. Street Business School's entrepreneurial curriculum helped her identify the resources to get started and believe in...
MEET JULIET: Discovering Untapped Potential
10.12.2022
Juliet discovered that SBS helped her see potential in herself and in her life that she had not known was there. She now sees transformation not only in her life but in the lives of her family, as well....
MEET MEDIUS: On the Path to Financial Freedom
09.12.2022
Medius Busingye showed a natural aptitude for running a business, until robbery and Covid-19 made her fearful of trying again. After completing the SBS training, she is rebuilding her business and her savings. ...