Hawa lives in Nkhotakota District. She used to be a full-time housewife, taking care of her husband and children.
However, life changed for her in 2016 when we introduced the Fish for Tomorrow Project in her District. She joined the Village Savings and Loan program and borrowed some money to start a fish-selling business in Lilongwe and Kasungu.
She saved money with help and training from Ripple Africa, BVCs, and the Fisheries Department, and as more fishers are now using legal fishing gear, fish catches, and therefore her business, has improved.
As her business grew, Hawa opened a grocery shop to supplement her income, helping her family pay for school fees. She then built a house and another shop.
Hawa credits her success to Ripple Africa, stating, “If it wasn’t for the charity, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
We are proud that the project has helped people like Hawa but it is their hard work that achieves the results. Learn more about the project here.