Lucy dreamed of using her sewing and knitting talents to build a business in her community. But she needed help getting started.

Through HP LIFE training she learned how—and where—to set up her business for the best chance of success, choosing a site in a busy Nakuru shopping center. In addition, Lucy sells her products wholesale, using her new skills to establish and manage her distribution channel. Lucy also learned bookkeeping skills and new ways to market her shop to attract customers.

Lucy’s business is thriving, and she feels she now has the skills and confidence to face any business challenge that may come her way. Her new dream? Owning a boutique.  

Lucy is one of five Global South entrepreneurs that was nominated for an HP LIFE entrepreneurship award in 2013. Please view the other four entrepreneur stories featured at www.globalcitizen.org/hplife. By sharing these inspiring stories with others, you can earn 2 Global Citizen points.