Betty, a resilient 71-year-old from Kyamagote village in Kanungu District, has transformed her life against all odds. Living with her two grandchildren, aged 7 and 10, who were left behind by her daughter in pursuit of employment, Betty became a beacon of inspiration through the support of a UGX 400,000 loan (~$105) from WE grant funds.
With a keen entrepreneurial spirit, Betty invested the funds in kickstarting a goat-keeping project. The initial purchase of a single goat turned into a resounding success, as it gave birth to twins and then triplets within a year. Betty’s small investment snowballed into six goats, and the subsequent generations have not only provided her with valuable manure for her thriving vegetable gardens but have also bolstered her banana plantation.
Betty, pictured proudly with her goats, expressed profound gratitude to WE for not only facilitating the repayment of the loan but also for empowering her to achieve self- sufficiency. Leveraging the income from her banana plantation and other farm produce like sugarcane, Betty’s entrepreneurial spirit has flourished. She now owns nine goats, estimated at a remarkable UGX 1,100,000, signaling a substantial improvement in her socio-economic status.
Betty’s story is a testament to the transformative power of targeted financial assistance, breaking the chains of adversity and fostering economic empowerment. Her journey vividly demonstrates the profound impact that strategic support can have on socio-economic well-being, particularly in hard-to-reach communities. Betty stands as a living example of resilience, entrepreneurship, and the potential for positive change in the face of challenges.