HOPE THROUGH A BURNING EXPERIENCE

My name is Rose Akala. I am a member of Usife Moyo Women Group in Kakkamega Central. I am HIV positive, a condition I have lived with for the last 7 years. My husband died 2 years ago. I have had a big problem bringing up my 3 children who are also in school. I found a reprieve in Usife Moyo Women Group which has been able to cushion me in the hardships, the traumatic/low self esteem emanating from this cruel experience. We have undergone a contineous counseling and workshops as we work hard to find alternatives of making ends meet. I have learned how to do business and farming at an improved level through acquired skills from the capacity building initiative we get from the Group’s trainings. Also I have had a boost from table banking and merry go round by this Group.

Location: EMUSALA, KAKAMEGA CENTRAL, KENYA