When we visited our first AWSEC class in Bahir Dar a few day ago we were overjoyed to see a total transformation with the students. Coming from desperate conditions of total and utter poverty, they are now planning the setting up of their businesses. We asked them about their visions and dreams - and were surprised on how each and every one of them came up with a clear idea about the future. In July they will start their businesses, employing many people in their deprived communities.

Here is the breakdown of what they will be doing:

Belaynesh - Data Company, Anti virus reseller
Yirgalem - Book Publishing
Selenat - Printing Press
Habtu - Movie Production
Netsanet - Chain of fitness clubs, and tennis clubs.
Birhane - Hotel
Yawikal - IT Training centres for the rural communities
Alemayu - Software development and e-marketing
Brahne - Car rental business
Alemitu - Stationery catalogue supplier
Mastweal - PC retail chain
Atzede - IT distributor
Melkamsira - Software development- Applications and business solutions.
Temesgen - Photo processing labs and graphic design
Nega - Food processing and fisheries
Aynalem - Flower plantation and export
Bosena - Magazine publishing
Askal -  Software development, business solutions.
Netsanet - Office furniture manufacturer
Eskedar - Computer services and networking
Medferiash - Computer services and networking
Tsiggereda - Automotive spare parts importer
Meseret - Consumer electronics retail chain.

It is absolutely  remarkable to see how our students have grown in confidence and maturity.
Alchemy World will assist and support all the young entrepreneurs until their new businesses are set up.