Flomena, Uganda

Flomena, Uganda

When Flomena first joined her savings group, life at home was difficult. Although her husband was the family’s breadwinner, he discouraged her from starting a business and rarely provided for her personal needs. “He bought me one set of clothes once and then stopped,”...
Margaret, Uganda

Margaret, Uganda

Margaret lost both her parents at a young age, leaving her in a childhood of uncertainty. She was unable to finish school, so married early and had her first child in her teens. Margaret worked long hours on small farms and in people’s homes, earning just enough to...
Rebecca, Uganda

Rebecca, Uganda

Rebecca describes herself as someone who once lived “her own way.” But when her Reverend encouraged the congregation to begin saving together, everything changed. What started with faith and community soon became a source of resilience and opportunity for the young...