Help 100 youth acquire cake baking skills

by MBARARA RISE FOUNDATION
Help 100 youth acquire cake baking skills
Help 100 youth acquire cake baking skills
Help 100 youth acquire cake baking skills
Help 100 youth acquire cake baking skills

Project Report | Feb 16, 2025
How Baking Changed My Life

By Mbarara Rise | Project leader

Dear Donors,

Here is From Struggles to Success: My Journey with Baking

My name is Anny, not real name and for a long time, I struggled to make ends meet. Finding stable employment was difficult, and I often worried about how I would afford my basic needs, including rent, food, and healthcare. Life felt like an uphill battle, and I had little hope for change.

Everything changed when I had the opportunity to receive training in cake baking through a skills development program. At first, I was hesitant, unsure if I could turn baking into a source of income. However, with the training and mentorship I received, I quickly realized that this was more than just a skill it was a lifeline.

After completing my training, I decided to take a leap of faith and start my own small-scale baking business. Using the knowledge and techniques I had learned, I began baking cakes and pastries, selling them to my community. At first, it was just small orders, but word spread about the quality of my cakes, and my customer base began to grow.

With the income I now earn from my business, I have been able to pay my rent on time, take care of my health needs, and even support my family. I no longer live in constant fear of financial instability. Baking has given me independence, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.

The Power of Your Support

My story is just one example of how skills training can transform lives. There are many others like me people who are eager to work hard but lack the opportunities to gain the skills they need to thrive. This is where you come in.

By donating to this fundraiser, you can help provide training, mentorship, and resources to individuals who are struggling to make a living. Your support can empower someone to start their own business, gain financial independence, and build a better future for themselves and their families.

A small contribution can make a world of difference. Together, we can create more success stories and uplift entire communities. Please consider donating today and being a part of this life changing mission.

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook

About Project Reports

Project reports on GlobalGiving are posted directly to globalgiving.org by Project Leaders as they are completed, generally every 3-4 months. To protect the integrity of these documents, GlobalGiving does not alter them; therefore you may find some language or formatting issues.

If you donate to this project or have donated to this project, you can receive an email when this project posts a report. You can also subscribe for reports without donating.

Sign up for updates

Organization Information

MBARARA RISE FOUNDATION

Location: MBARARA - Uganda
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Twitter: @MTRF2016
Project Leader:
first1930484 last1930484
United States

Learn more about GlobalGiving

Teenage Science Students
Vetting +
Due Diligence

Snorkeler
Our
Impact

Woman Holding a Gift Card
Give
Gift Cards

Young Girl with a Bicycle
GlobalGiving
Guarantee

Get incredible stories, promotions, and matching offers in your inbox

WARNING: Javascript is currently disabled or is not available in your browser. GlobalGiving makes extensive use of Javascript and will not function properly with Javascript disabled. Please enable Javascript and refresh this page.