Microfinance Miracles

Rebecka, a thriving entrepreneur, beams with pride when she speaks about her palm oil business. As farmers in rural Ghana, Rebecka and her husband once struggled to keep their family afloat. However, the arrival of the Hunger Project’s (THP) epicentre in their village changed everything.

The epicentre transformed the once quiet area into a vibrant hub, significantly boosting Rebecka’s customer base. Through THP’s microfinance program, she took out a small loan of 100 cedis that allowed her to invest in her palm oil venture. Three loans later, she not only grew her business but was able to buy a motorcycle which she now leases as an additional revenue stream.

“It’s a big encouragement for me to have my own business. I feel proud to be self-employed and not work for somebody else.”

With her success, Rebecka has been able to send her children to school so that they can avoid the cycle of hunger and poverty. Her husband has even decided to take part in THP’s training programs, but she asserts that she is financially independent; “My husband helps, but I manage the finances. My money is my money.”

As for the future, Rebecka’s ambitions soar. She dreams of building a better home for her family and expanding her operation. Whatever comes next, she concludes, “I’m immensely proud of what I’ve built.”

Rebecka’s story is testament to the potential of individuals to improve their own lives when given the financial and educational resources they need to thrive.