Sandra, a devoted mother of three, has dedicated her time to balancing the demands of caring for her family while working tirelessly in the fields.
That changed when she joined the business training program from Mentors International that provided not only economic support through a chicken-raising project but also essential business skills, financial literacy, and money management training. More than that, the program helped Sandra gain the confidence to speak with others and get to know her neighbors—something she had never done before.
Today, Sandra manages the sale of her hens’ eggs and has formed a co-op with her sister-in-law. Together, they have expanded their reach, supplying larger quantities of eggs to friends, neighbors, and families across multiple villages. They have also divided responsibilities—one oversees hen care while the other handles egg sales — allowing their business to grow efficiently. Sandra is deeply grateful for the training she received, which transformed both her financial knowledge and her self-confidence.
“No one had ever taken the time to teach us how to manage our finances. We didn’t know anything about it. Through this program, we learned how to better manage our household and farm finances.” – Sandra”
