Entrepreneurship

The people of Bukasa demonstrate remarkable resilience, resourcefulness, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Working to support their families, many operate small businesses selling produce, fish, building materials, and everyday goods, while others earn a living as day laborers.

With remarkable creativity, resourcefulness, and determination, skilled villagers turn discarded wood, metal, tires, wire, and plastic into useful items for sale. Using simple tools and skills, they transform what others discard into opportunities to earn a living.

Even after a long day of work, a successful vendor may only earn $3–$5. Every sale is important, helping put food on the table, cover basic household expenses, and, when finances allow, keep their children in school.