I got an opportunity to attend business training with Global Village Connect. I became determined to change my situation so I started doing casual labor—digging in people’s gardens for little pay. It was exhausting, but after weeks of hard work, I managed to save 50,000 Ugandan shillings (or $13.60). That money became the seed for my dream. I used it to buy a small bundle of second-hand clothes from a market in a nearby city. My first stock included children’s shirts, dresses, and trousers. I carried the clothes back to my village and started selling them door-to-door. At first, business was slow. Many people were hesitant to buy from me, but I didn’t give up. I carefully selected clothes that were clean and in good condition, and I priced them fairly. Slowly, word spread about my business, and customers started coming to me. Within a few weeks, I had doubled my initial capital. I reinvested the profits to buy more clothes, and currently my daily profit is 8,000shs ($2.20). The business has changed my life. For the first time in years, I can provide for my children without relying on my husband. They no longer go to bed hungry, and I’ve managed to pay their school fees consistently. My eldest son, who once stayed home because we couldn’t afford his uniform, is now back in school and excelling. Now, when I look at my children, I see a brighter future. My journey taught me that even the smallest beginnings can lead to great transformations. My children are my motivation, and I am determined to build a legacy for them.
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