Saving the Family Business – Hamza’s Entrepreneurial Journey

Hamza, a determined 17-year-old student attending Secondary School in Tanga, Tanzania, faced hardships after his father’s untimely passing when he was 13. With limited resources and his family’s small business unable to provide adequately, Hamza’s dreams of pursuing higher education and becoming a doctor seemed out of reach. However, through his involvement in Asante Africa’s Youth Livelihood Program, he seized an opportunity to join the transformative Enterprise Challenge.

Over two months, Hamza cultivated an entrepreneurial spirit and acquired the skills necessary to manage small businesses, including his family’s shop. Recognizing the challenges they faced, he believed that the program would help overcome obstacles and support his family’s needs. Equipped with newfound knowledge and tools, Hamza successfully opened a stationery store, complemented by his ventures into cooking groundnuts and baking bread. These initiatives not only increased his family’s income but also enabled him to afford his school necessities.