Stories

The satisfaction that Ms. Ana Sebastiao Zitha gets from being a financially self-sufficient woman is irreplaceable. With the skills she gained from trainings at her local epicenter, Ms. Zitha learned to take control of her future. And empowerment is contagious: Ms. Zitha now makes one of her epicenter’s most motivated animators, passing on what she has learned to others.

At 47, Vida Osei-Boahene is discovering she has a knack for business. After suffering the ups and downs of susbsistence farming for years, THP-Ghana gave her room to grow. Several smart business moves later, today she is “so proud to say that, I have GH¢ 300 ($211) in my savings account! I will forever remain thankful to The Hunger Project!”

Fayise Dhaabaa is climbing the ladder out of poverty, one rung at a time. Loans from the Microfinance Program at her local epicenter gave her the chance to earn additional income to support her family. Now, after a series of small, smart investments, Fayise’s financial future looks brighter than ever, and her whole family is reaping the benefits.

For one woman in Mozambique, a loan from The Hunger Project has brought the dream of earning a high school diploma one step closer.

A.K Manik is part of our Youth Ending Hunger program in Bangladesh. He has established a library in his village, which is actively used by community members and students. Manik also started a literacy center to teach basic literacy and numeracy to villagers.

A workshop with THP-Peru partner organization, Chirapaq, inspired Ashaninka to transform her life. It changed her ideas about the role women could play in her society. Today, she is happier, more empowered within her family and a leader in her commuinity.

A resilient spirit and a nearby THP epicenter enabled Mary Liwonde to move forward after the death of her son. Today, she enjoys financial security, renewed hope for the future and national recognition for her work.

A Hunger Project loan helped Edridah Tumushabe Warugaba begin a small poultry business. In doing so, she developed skills which will ensure her success in the future.Ugandan Woman Reaps Lasting Rewards

When Awa Ndiaye took out a loan from The Hunger Project-Senegal’s Microfinance Program, she was interested in developing a small vegetable trade. Not only did her venture succeed, but in the process, she ended up changing the way many women did business in her village.