Ash, a teacher and refugee living in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, developed an innovative product to help tackle hunger and low-nutrition in her classroom.
Mary is a businesswoman and farmer living in Malawi, building a better future for herself and her family with the help of Opportunity International.
Felicia is a farmer in Rwanda. With access to a loan and training, she was able to invest in her farm and become an independent earner in her household.
Alice has been able to transform her farm and diversify her income through access to finance and training, helping her to buy health insurance for her family and buy clothes for her children.
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