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Mary stands inside her store, with shelves stocked and a satisfied look on her face

New Hope for Mary

Meet Mary, a 28 year-old mother of three living in the community of Abompe in the Ashanti Region of Ghana....

Osneylin and Aura are Inspiring Other Women in Their Community

By Yolanda Fletes – Micro-Credit Program Officer 32-year-old Osneylin is originally from San Carlos, Rio San Juan. Today, she lives...

Yessenia’s Sewing Business is Helping Her Work Toward Her Dreams

By Yolanda Fletes Rosales – Women’s Empowerment Program Officer 42-year-old Yessenia is a friendly and loving woman who enjoys supporting...

Ramona Loves to Support Her Family with Her Business Income

By Yolanda Fletes – Micro-Credit Program Officer Self-Help International’s Women’s Empowerment Program (WEP) provides women and their families training so they...

Adwoa Lives an Independent Life Thanks to the Income from her Business

By Lydia Adomako – Micro-Credit Program Officer Adwoa is a 40-year-old mother of five, and she is a pioneer of...

Felicia is Able to Provide Her Children with a Great Education

From now until Giving Tuesday on December 1, you can double your impact! Self-Help International’s Board of Directors and key...

Keyla is an Innovative and Determined Entrepreneur

By Yolanda Fletes – Women’s Empowerment Program Officer Keyla is a 32-year-old mother from Melchorita, Nicaragua and a member of...

Empowered Women Empower Women – 2019 Impact Report – Kukuboso, Ghana

These stories were originally featured in the 2019 Impact Report.  Meet two women, Grace and Agatha, who are changing the...

Monica Remains Flexible and Resilient When Faced with Challenges

This report was written by Lydia Adomako, Micro-Credit Program Officer. It was edited by Jessica Crawford, Africa Program Specialist, and...

Sarah rises to the challenge to confront COVID-19

This originally appeared in the Bremer County Independent on May 26, 2020. Reposted here with permission from the editor. View...

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