Hello, I'm Solomy! |
After the death of my husband, life was very difficult. I had been a housewife for most of my married life, and suddenly my breadwinner was gone. I was left without any savings or inheritance. Because of this, my children were not able to attend school for eight months. I couldn't afford food, much less tuition. We were living on one meal a day. | Because of my new income, my children were able to attend school this term. I can now afford tuition and the required supplies. I am so happy and relieved. |
I started working as a road sweeper but the payments were always late, and even when they were on time they were so meager that they couldn't sustain my family.
In March, I started the Global Village Connect Business Training program. In the first module I felt like the trainers were speaking to me directly. They talked about "getting out of your comfort zone." It spoke to my heart because I had become comfortable as a housewife. I was challenged to do something to change my status.
When I received my next payment from the municipal council, I bought peanuts, and then roasted and ground them. I packed the butter in small tins and approached nearby shops asking if they would sell it for me. They agreed, and I have been supplying the stores weekly since then. Customers love my peanut butter because it’s wonderful as a bread spread. This business brings in a profit of $1.40* a day.
I also approached my friend who has a charcoal business and asked if she would allow me to sell a few sacks of my own charcoal in her stall. She agreed, and every month I put out four sacks of my charcoal. Each sack gives me a profit of $4.10*.
Because of my new income, my children were able to attend school this term. I can now afford tuition and the required supplies. I am so happy and relieved.
Had I not attended this business training I might have still been languishing in the jaws of poverty. I am truly grateful to Global Village Connect for being my light when all hope was lost.
* For context, the median household income for rural Ugandans is about $54 a month. That's why your US dollar goes so far and can help so many!
In March, I started the Global Village Connect Business Training program. In the first module I felt like the trainers were speaking to me directly. They talked about "getting out of your comfort zone." It spoke to my heart because I had become comfortable as a housewife. I was challenged to do something to change my status.
When I received my next payment from the municipal council, I bought peanuts, and then roasted and ground them. I packed the butter in small tins and approached nearby shops asking if they would sell it for me. They agreed, and I have been supplying the stores weekly since then. Customers love my peanut butter because it’s wonderful as a bread spread. This business brings in a profit of $1.40* a day.
I also approached my friend who has a charcoal business and asked if she would allow me to sell a few sacks of my own charcoal in her stall. She agreed, and every month I put out four sacks of my charcoal. Each sack gives me a profit of $4.10*.
Because of my new income, my children were able to attend school this term. I can now afford tuition and the required supplies. I am so happy and relieved.
Had I not attended this business training I might have still been languishing in the jaws of poverty. I am truly grateful to Global Village Connect for being my light when all hope was lost.
* For context, the median household income for rural Ugandans is about $54 a month. That's why your US dollar goes so far and can help so many!
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