OUR IMPACT
Our numbers prove it: when women have the tools, training,
and capital, they don’t just change their lives.
They build exponential power.
HOW WE BUILD POWER
Building economic strength and community leadership.
TRAINING
RESOURCES
LEADERSHIP
TRAINING
(Water Tanks, Filters, Toilets, Etc.)
WATER AND HEALTH RELATED TECHNOLOGIES BUILT
WE TRAINED
WOMEN
THEN THEY TRAINED
WOMEN
RESOURCES
DOUBLED INCOME
TRIPLED INCOME
EARN TRAINING FEES AS THEIR SECOND INCOME
LEADERSHIP
NOW HOLD ENHANCED OR NEW LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
ARE NOW EQUAL OR PRIMARY BREADWINNERS IN THEIR HOMES
HAVE BEEN ELECTED/APPOINTED TO LOCAL AND TRADITIONAL GOVERNMENT
BEYOND STATS: OUR POWER RIPPLE
Because every woman trained becomes a trainer. Every loan repaid gets re-lent. Every water system serves a village. Our impact multiplies—by design.
And it’s only the beginning.
THE MULTIPLIER EFFECT
Trains 2-3 women’s groups in her community
Serves 350-500 families for 10+ years
LINET'S STORY
Linet Anyango Obonyo was born in Kisumu, Kenya, with dreams as big as the lake that borders her hometown. She began her education at Rapogi Primary School and proudly sat for her Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE). But at just 15, her path was cut short—her family couldn’t afford secondary school fees. With few options, she was married off at 16.
Her turning point came when she crossed paths with Community Mobilization for Positive Empowerment (COMPE), working in partnership with the Global Women’s Water Initiative (now She Builds Power). Through their training in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), Linet began to glimpse a new future. She was later invited to a three-year training program in Uganda, where each year she built real world skills, new technologies and renewed confidence.
Inspired by the women she met there, Linet made a bold decision: she would reclaim her lost dream of education. With her first small training allowance, she bought school supplies and re-enrolled, braving the ridicule of neighbors who mocked a grown woman returning to class. But she pressed on, excelling in her studies.
To support herself, Linet used the skills she gained from SBP selling vegetables from her kitchen garden, making and selling soap, and facilitating water & health and construction workshops. Against the odds, she enrolled in university, and eventually, a sponsor stepped in to support her tuition.
Today, Linet is building opportunities she once never had access to. In November 2026, she will graduate from university with outstanding results and immediately continue her journey by enrolling in a Master’s program.
She is also a Youth Coordinator, a church leader, and a Community Health Volunteer roles that allow her to inspire and uplift others.
“They [SBP] connected me to a powerful network of women and trainers who pushed me to believe in myself and take bold steps.” — Linet Anyango Obony
Linet’s story is proof that it is never too late to rise. With resilience, determination, and the right support, even lost dreams can be reclaimed— and turned into a future brighter than imagined.
ANNET'S STORY
In Kabulasoke Subcounty, Gomba District, Annet Nakamya, a mother of five, carried the weight of survival on her shoulders. Her husband offered little support, spending what little he earned on drink. Every day, Annet walked long distances for water, worrying about how to feed her children and searching for a way forward.
Her turning point came when she joined She Builds Power. There, she learned practical, life-changing skills: how to make soap and body ointments, how to grow mushrooms, and how to construct spring wells, water tanks, and latrines.
At home, Annet built her own water tank. She no longer treks long distances to fetch water, now she sells it. Twenty jerrycans a day, at 7000 Uganda shillings which equals about $40/day—turn what was once hardship into steady income. Add mushroom farming and soap making to the mix, and Annet has built stability for her family.
Her leadership hasn’t gone unnoticed. Recognized for her dedication to helping women rise, Annet was nominated to serve as a local councilor.
“Helping women rise has lifted us all. Without these skills, I wouldn’t be the leader I am today.” — Annet Nakamya
From struggling mother to community mentor and elected leader, Annet’s journey shows how skills, opportunity, and courage can transform not just one life—but many.
YOUR SUPPORT CREATES MORE STORIES LIKE THESE
provides full training for one village woman.
provides water access for one family.
establishes a savings cooperative for 20-30 women.