We are proud to celebrate the graduation of the 12th Cohort of the Women’s Business Training at our flagship Learning & Leadership Center in Kafue, #Zambia, the Amos Youth Centre (AYC), bringing the total number of graduates to 323 women entrepreneurs. This graduation was made even more meaningful as AEP Board Member, Marie-Odile Savarit, joined the celebration in person, standing alongside the women as they received their certificates and stepped into a new chapter of leadership and opportunity. What made this cohort especially powerful is that 9 of the 26 graduates are mothers from the Read for Rose Special Education Program. Their participation reflects something we see every day at AYC: when women are empowered, entire families and communities rise with them. By investing in mothers and caregivers, we are strengthening household stability, expanding opportunities for children, and creating pathways toward long-term community-led change. Women who complete this program record an incredible 80% increase in profits, transforming not only their businesses, but also the futures of those who depend on them. To the women of Cohort 12: congratulations. Your resilience, determination, and leadership inspire us all, and we cannot wait to see the businesses you build, the lives you impact, and the legacy you create. And to our implementing partner, Street Business School, we thank you for your continued support!