Ompy Hambwema 21 years of age,is a beneficiary of the sponsorship program by Response Network.In 2022 she was supported to study fashion and design at Livingstone Institute of Business and Engineering studies.
She graduated in 2023 and was supported with a tailoring machine,she started operating her business from home,where she stays with her elder brother.
With time she later found a shop space to rent at a local market in Livingstone (Dambwa Central market).
"i found a shop space to rent at the market and since i came here i have alot more customers than i used to have when i was operating from home ",she narrates.
Ompy uses digital platforms (facebook and WhatsApp ) to market her business.She also makes nice dresses for her family members at a fee and she uses it as a marketing tool.
Ompy's life has changed and improved ,she is able to make her own money and provide for herself siblings.