NAME: Victoria Nakagulire
Age:     52 years

Victoria is a widow with five children and eight grandchildren. She is a very hard working woman who has worked hard to raise both her children and grandchildren. Victoria joined Kids First at the early stages of its establishment and she is so instrumental in counselling young mothers in Kids First.

Craft making has been the core source of income for Victoria but she has always looked for ways she can increase her income, not only to look after her grandchildren but also to be able to help other women that come to Kids First women group for help. When Victoria heard of the microfinance project she welcomed it with open hands. She attended the business training and applied for the loan. We have been so a happy to learn how Victoria has been creative with her loan. Victoria bought more materials for making craft as well as two goats. She will care for these pregnant goats and then sell the kids.

When Victoria increased her craft making she looked for bigger markets in Kampala. At the moment she has rented a craft stall in one of the big craft markets in Kampala where she is not only going to sell her crafts but will also help other women by selling their crafts, which help help them improve their income.

NAME: Prosy Kisakyamuka

Age:     38 years


Prosy is a mother of four kids and two grandchildren. She lives in a swamp area in Bbunga with poor living conditions. Prosy was divorced, but still had to care for her family, so her only option was cheap accommodation in the swamps. However, whenever it rains they face serious floods and often end up with diseases due to sewage flowing into their house.

Prosy got to know about Kids First six years ago and since she joined her life has been improving. She was taught to make crafts, but the income was not enough to help her take two of her kids and one of her grandchildren to school. Often they were unable to afford food or even be able to get to the hospital for treatment.

It is on the above background that Kids First considered Prosy as one of the first beneficiaries of the micro finance project, and we are so happy to share her progress. This is what she says: