From Hunger to Hope: Jamila's Daily Miracle

Jamila Malami, a 50-year-old mother of seven from Wammako LGA, transformed her family's life through a ₦10,000 loan from her VSLA group.

Previously struggling with food insecurity and able to send only four of her children to school, Jamila used the loan to start a soya bean cake business. She now earns over ₦3,000 daily, supports her husband, and has enrolled all her children in school.

Beyond financial gain, she credits the VSLA training and group support for bringing peace and stability to her home.

"Gidana yanzu yana da salama, muna cin abinci sosai." (My home is now peaceful, and we eat well.)

"Na gode wa WFP da LHI. Sun ba mu damar rayuwa mai kyau." (Thank you to WFP and LHI. You gave us a chance at a better life.)

Jamila's journey shows how small, well-supported investments can restore dignity, strengthen families and build resilient communities.

From Cultivating Resilience, Vol. 1.