Within a year, one single mother’s dream of having her own bakery business has become the means of supporting her large family.
After attending business training with Child of Hope, Amina received a small IGA grant. Through determination and her own initiative, she secured a further top-up loan that enabled her to construct an oven and even employ other people.
Now Amina’s home-made bread, cakes, doughnuts and crisps are in high demand within the local community. With the support of IGA staff she saves money regularly and is already providing for most of her family’s needs, with a sharp improvement in living standards. They are eating better and Amina is now able to afford the regular medical bills that are inevitable when a large number of children are living in a slum.
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