By Katie Morgan | Online Marketing Specialist
Despite the poverty surrounding her in Kampala’s slums, RoLeta Zinzinga refused to be drawn into hopelessness and despair. Known for her positive can-do attitude and business savvy, RoLeta was never one to sit back and wait for an opportunity to come alone. She was always on the lookout for a way to generate income and improve her circumstances.
With a knack for sewing picked up from her mother, RoLeta supported herself by taking on sewing jobs as she perfected her seamstress skills. At times, even her positive attitude was tested when basic sewing handwork jobs were scarce.
RoLeta never gave up and when a friend told her about Opportunity International, she quickly agreed to join a Trust Group. Armed with new knowledge about running a sustainable business, she invested her first loan to purchase a sewing machine and supplies. RoLeta used her most recent loan to set up shop in a small kiosk, and is overjoyed each time customers line up to drop off work. Sales are soaring and RoLeta has finally turned her fashion sense into an income-generating, profitable enterprise
Not long ago, RoLeta had never seen the inside of a bank nor had she accessed financial services. Today, she is an empowered businesswoman who is recognized in her community as an inspiration for other young woman. There is no question that she will achieve her dreams for herself, her business, and her family.
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