After 11 months of training, Aminata stands today as a beacon of resilience in her community. Once a victim of fistula, her life was transformed when she received treatment through SowHope’s fistula repair project. But her healing did not stop there; she was offered a six-month vocational training course, equipping her with the skills to build a sustainable future.
At the end of her training, Aminata received a complete sewing machine kit. With determination and creativity, she began her business right from her own room. Each month, she sews up to 30 garments, earning enough to contribute to her family’s expenses and care for her children. Her earnings, about 50,000 CFA francs (nearly $90 USD), are not just numbers; they represent dignity, independence, and the ability to dream beyond survival.
Aminata’s vision is clear, “I long to open my own workshop, a space where I can expand my business, make more clothes, and inspire other women in my community.” While she currently works with limited materials, her spirit is unshaken. She knows that with perseverance, her dream will become reality.
