Tsege Searko, a single mother in Ethiopia, was empowered after attending training and workshops to transform her small farm and help her family thrive.
Stories
Apurbo Changes His Life Through Training
Apurbo changed his life by attending training sessions and work shops. Today, he is self-employed and thriving, and giving back to his community.
In Ghana, Victoria Adjemin Is an Active Change Agent in Her Community
Victoria Adjemin, from Atuobikrom Epicenter in Ghana, established her own shop through the epicenter Women’s Empowerment Program. Now, she is able to provide adequate support to her children’s health and education. Read her inspiring story.
In Ghana, Alesia Bua Shares the Many Lessons She has Learned about Self-Reliance
Alesia Bua, 32, of Aweregya Community under the Nsuta-Aweregya Epicenter, in Ghana, joined The Hunger Project after seeing how it had supported the building of a school and clinic as well as facilitated educational workshops for community members.
Elizabeth from Malawi has Become an Independent Business Woman
Elizabeth Chimombo, a 63-year-old widow who lives near Champiti Epicenter in Malawi, is the picture of an empowered business woman who has worked to change the trajectory of her life. Elizabeth grew up with almost nothing, and never got an education beyond a few years...
Amina Kasim Has Attained Financial Independence and Self-Confidence
Amina Kasim, a member and shareholder of the Atuobikrom Epicenter Microfinance Program Credit Committee in Ghana, gains financial independence and self-confidence through microfinance and business.
In Peru, Maria Rises Out of Struggle and Inspires Others To Follow in Her Footsteps
Maria began knitting clothing and selling artisanal products in order to support her children’s’ health and education. After a few years, the district mayor invited Maria to participate in a contest with her products. She won a cash reward, which inspired her to keep working passionately.
In Ghana, Rita Teaches Family Planning and Helps Reduce Teen Pregnancy
Rita Korley joined The Hunger Project-Ghana as an animator trainee in 2007. Since completing the training, she has been educating her community on topics such as forced marriage, child labor and domestic violence.
Through Numerous Initiatives, Djiby Exhibits the Dedication Required to Bring Sustainable Development to Senegal
Through his numerous, widespread initiatives, Djiby exhibits the dedication required to bring holistic, sustainable growth to the communities surrounding Mpal Epicenter.
In Burkina Faso, Sankara Salamata Broadens Earning Horizons With the Introduction of Market Gardens
Sankara Salamata, along with other credit committee members and The Hunger Project-Burkina Faso, recently set up a market garden for the women of Boulkon Epicenter to work on during the dry season to produce vegetables.
From HIV Positive to HIV Animator, Raymond Empowers Members in His Community to Lead Healthier Lives
Raymond and his wife, diagnosed with HIV in 2008, now lead healthy lives and educate their community about HIV prevention.
The Entrepreneurship Promotion Program in Benin: Changing Lives of Youth Through Business
The Hunger Project-Benin’s Entrepreneurship Promotion Program provides technical and educational support to encourage entrepreneurship and business growth. Bossou Kocou Jean is one entrepreneur who has benefited from the program.
After Being Denied an Education of Her Own, Razia Advocates for the Education of All Children
After being denied a complete education because she was forced to marry at 14, Razia Sultana, from Bangladesh, now serves as both a model of self-reliance and an advocate for the education of girls and children in her community.
In Burkina Faso, Building a Resilient Community Against Disease
David Podiagué from Burkina Faso is a 33-year-old licensed nurse who has been working with the Center of Health and Social advancement at the Boulkon Epicenter since 2010. David has witnessed firsthand the benefits that the epicenter has garnered through a partnership...
In Ethiopia, Dado raises five nephews on her own and vows to lift her community out of poverty
Dado dropped out of school at grade seven to take care of her five nephews after her brother passed away. Now an epicenter leader, she vows to combat poverty in her community.
Laurinda: Becoming an Empowered Businesswoman and Community Leader through Microfinance
After expanding her business, Laurinda has taken on the challenges in her community and put herself in the position to empower others.
In Uganda, Hadijja is Elected as an Epicenter Leader and is Determined to Make A Difference
Hadijja is proof that when women are given the resources, tools and information, they can thrive and become key change agents of change benefiting society.
Koushalya Finds A Solution to Ensure Food Security in her Community in India
Koushalya is an elected representative in her village, and has found a solution to ensure food security in her community by offering a room in her house to distribute rice to those unable to travel to the distribution center.
Ndeye, From Senegal, Starts A Business and Empowers Women to Do the Same
After receiving a certificate in functional literacy Ndeye Ndiaye started her own business and is working to empower women in her community.
Success After Struggle: A Mother Improves Life for Her and her Family
Before becoming an active member of The Hunger Project-Ghana, Madam Faustina Poku struggled to make ends meet for herself and her six children. After training in agriculture and acquiring microfinance, Faustina can provide for her children and send them to school.
Adebar Fights Child Marriage in Ethiopia
Adebar fights her own child marriage and pursues an education in rural Ethiopia through the Her Choice program.
Anju Organizes Hygiene and Food Distribution
Anju Moyna, a long-time volunteer community leader, was determined to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in her district.
Aisha Creates Access to Healthcare Amid a Pandemic
As lockdowns went into place in Uganda in 2020, local leader Aisha worked to ensure that women in her community had access to family planning services.
Liliana Shares Critical COVID Resources
When the pandemic began, Liliana Martinez worked to translate critical information into her native language of Mazateca.
New Report: Elected Women on COVID-19 Frontlines in India
Learn more about the work of Elected Women Representatives in India as they confront COVID-19 in their communities.
Rajkumari Helps her Community Achieve Total Sanitation Coverage
Rajkumari Kewat is a second-term Panch, or ward member, from the Gujred Panchayat (village) in Madhya Pradesh, a state in central India.
Florencia Gains New Vision for Herself and Her Community
“Before THP, my vision was obscured. I thought I was worthless and that there was nothing else in the future for me.”
Louise Takes Charge of Her Life & Empowers Others In Her Village
In her village in Benin, Louise Lagni is an empowered woman who is leading the charge together with other women in her community.
Mother Builds Resilience to Extreme Weather in Ethiopian Village
Shehubo’s story shows that investing in rural development is critical in building resilience to shocks caused by climate change.