Mary is a businesswoman and farmer living in Malawi, building a better future for herself and her family with the help of Opportunity International.
Leila lives in a remote village in northern Ghana. A loan and training has transformed her farm.
Caroline owns a popular fruit and vegetable stall in Kampala. She is the sole carer to her four grandchildren.
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