In Bukumbula Lwengo, a village in rural Uganda, a young boy contracted polio at the tender age of three. The disease stole his ability to walk, forcing him to rely on his hands for mobility. However, this setback did not extinguish his determination. Today, he stands as an extraordinary member of the School Community Bank, started in his village by …
Kyanjovu village is one of the places where Kisoboka Africa operates. It is a place where many people face challenges such as poverty, food insecurity, low education and limited access to financial services. They lack the capital and skills to start or grow their small businesses, such as farming, trading or crafts. They also struggle to pay school fees for …
Priscilla is a mother of 4 children, who lives in Nakyenyi village, Lwengo district. She is also a member of the Nakyenyi School Community Bank (SCOBA), a savings and credit group supported by Kisoboka Africa. Priscilla joined the SCOBA in 2020, after attending a sensitization meeting organized by Kisoboka Africa in her community. “I was interested in joining the SCOBA …
In rural Uganda, poverty is a pervasive reality that affects every aspect of life. But our organization, Kisoboka Africa, is working tirelessly to change that reality. With a focus on scaling deep, Kisoboka Africa is making a lasting impact on the communities it serves in Lwengo district. Kisoboka Africa’s work centres on empowering local entrepreneurs to rise from poverty to …
