Uganda
Five Talents have been working in Uganda since 2001 and serve over 2,500 small businesses through three offices in Kasese, Kabale and Namirembe. Here you can read the stories of some of the people we have been able to help.
Wambali
Wambali lends and sells DVD's, videos, CDs and repairs equipment. He has been in business for 4 years and has had one loan, using it to buy more CDs and DVD's. For DVD rental he charges a membership fee. Five Talents training has helped him understand profit. He had one employee trained to do repairs, plus some other casual help. But to keep up with his customer demand he has hired an extra employee and is now looking to move to larger premises.
Jane
Jane runs a small piggery. She had just one pig when she first came to Five Talents, but now has two adults and 10 piglets. She is about to build a new pen so that she can expand her business and generate more income. Jane said that borrowing from Five Talents has enabled her to send her daughter to school, and that she couldn't think of anything that Five Talents Uganda could do to improve its service.
Grace
Grace owns a clothing shop. She sells ladies’ dresses and children’s shoes. Grace is assisted in running her business by her sister. Grace has been in business for 7 years.Grace’s business is successful because she sells unique products: she imports the goods she and her sister sell in their store from a Kampala wholesaler and Grace also does embroidered handiwork cloths. Over the last two years, Grace has not only moved from a back alley to one of the main shopping streets but she now has a larger shop. She has continued to expand her client base and diversify and she now also mends garments.