Standard Chartered Bank: Boldly unleashing the full potential of youths, women and SMEs in Uganda amidst a global crisis Prior to March 2020, Martha Awor, then aged 28 had big dreams. She had a job, which enabled her to make some small savings at the end of every month. She was optimistic about career growth, and then the Covid-19 pandemic set in. She lost her job in the various reorganisations triggered off by the pandemic.