Greetings! As Mother's day draws near, we are thinking of mothers/grandmas/ aunts in Africa who are finding it difficult to buy food and medicines due to higher prices and loss of livelihood due to COVID. Most women in vulnerable communities, are taking care of multiple children/grandchildren, have no access to credit, and few opportunities to earn an income. Our women's empowerment program supports women by the provision of small loans and training in basic business skills. Last year, more than 800 women were provided with business training/skills. The newly minted entrepreneurs are proud owners of businesses such as groceries, hair salons, tailoring services, used shoes, chicken rearing, blankets, Chitenge, fabric, etc.