How a $250 loan for fishing equipment drove long term impact for a Widow and her children
Who: Bumi, widowed mother of 6
Where: Snake Island, Nigeria
Background:
- Widows are denied access to their deceased husbands’ assets
- Widows are ostricized from their communities and have no support
Solution:
Ripples Women’s Enterprise Program grant which includes training, ongoing guidance and a $250 loan to set up a business
Impact:
- Bumi is a flourishing shrimp trader
- Her 6 children are back in school within 2 years of receiving support
