Loney is a visionary. Her foundational belief in a better life for her family has never faltered—she just needing a chance.
It is a tall order for a mother of 6 with no sustainable livelihood—but Lonnie made sure to provide everything she could for her family. Her income mainly small jobs that pay a flat fee, regardless of the time it takes to complete.
She would make ends meet mostly thanks to a small piece of land around her house where she tries planting maize and vegetables. Most of the time, it was not enough to both feed her children and send them to school.
Loney was overjoyed when her household was chosen to be in Opportunity International’s Ultra-Poor Graduation (UPG) program. Believing it to be an opportunity to achieve all that she wanted to do for her family, Loney accepted all of the offered trainings in business and financial management. She was given the assets to start a business of her choice: pig farming—an enterprise promising quick returns.
Today, Loney not only manages a thriving piggery but also runs a small but successful secondary business selling doughnuts. Her efforts have paid off—she has been able to improve her home, adding a proper toilet and better food storage facilities. Most importantly, she can now afford nutritious meals for her children and has even saved enough to send her eldest son back to school.
Our programs in Malawi are empowering hundreds of women like Loney to break the cycle of poverty and build a brighter future for their families. You can be a part of this life-changing movement by joining us.
