Martin Kabugi finished secondary school in 2019 and planned to start university. While waiting, he joined Garden of Hope's leadership and entrepreneurship classes.
When COVID-19 closed institutions, Martin drew on his training to start a poultry-farming project as a source of income. Within four months, other young people from his community were approaching him for advice on starting and running similar ventures.
"I want to give credit to Garden of Hope Foundation for equipping me with the skills and knowledge," he says. "I didn't know I could do such an amazing job."
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