When Johnson in Uganda worried about feeding his children, hope felt out of reach. Today, he supplies groundnuts across Bukedea, pays school fees on time, and is building a stable home, all because local entrepreneurs like him were given the tools to thrive.
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Johnson in Uganda is Building Stability Through Savings
Before joining a Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) through Bukedea CarePoint, Johnson relied on unpredictable day labor. Some weeks, food was scarce, and school fees were delayed.
By joining a VSLA, Johnson learned to save, access small loans, and invest strategically. He started by purchasing groundnuts at harvest and selling them when prices rose. His first profits allowed him to reinvest, and today:
He reliably supplies groundnuts across Bukedea and is exploring expansion
Pays school fees for his children on time
Supports his family and home construction
Give to support leaders like Johnson
$25 – Equip one caregiver with financial literacy and business training
$60 – Provide training and seed capital for a community member to launch a small business
$500 – Boost a full savings group (20+ members) for their first loan cycle
"I didn't know that a person like me could have capital to start a business, but through VSLA and support from Bukedea CarePoint, I now have a running business."
VSLA Impact Snapshot
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Elsa in Guatemala is Using Her Skills to Serve Her Community
Elsa didn’t start with a business idea. She started with leadership. Through the Guatemala Leadership Academy, she discovered her strengths and created a plan to serve her neighbors.
Phase 2 of the program gave her practical skills: financial literacy, market research, customer service, accounting, and feasibility planning. She turned these lessons into Rapid Tortillas La Bendición, a tortilla business that:
Serves her local community with fresh tortillas
Generates a net profit of $300 per month, supporting both her business and family
- Hired two women within six months
Give to support young leaders like Elsa
$35 – Equip a parent with training materials for business planning and financial literacy
$145 – Provide seed money for a family to launch a small business
$290 – Fully support two families with training, mentoring, and startup loans
Abenet in Ethiopia is Rising Through Resilience
At nineteen, Abenet worked long hours in Hossana market just to survive. Without a safe home or support from his parents, education seemed impossible.
Through Hosanna Addis Kidan CarePoint, he first received food, housing, mentorship, and emotional support. Once stabilized, he launched a small market shop selling staple goods.
Low-risk, high-turnover products created steady cash flow
Regular savings allowed him to plan for the future
Next goal: returning to school
Abenet’s story shows a key truth. Economic empowerment works best when paired with relational support and immediate needs care.
Give to empower families like Abenet’s
$580 – Help four families graduate from training with resources to start businesses
$1,000 – Support seven families with loans and mentoring follow-up
$2,500 – Empower 17+ families to lift themselves out of poverty through business ownership
Why These Stories Matter
Across HopeChest CarePoints, small businesses are creating pathways out of chronic vulnerability
Locally led solutions: Communities identify their own needs and drive development
Savings-based finance: VSLAs reduce vulnerability and build resilience
Skills and leadership development: Training plus mentoring increases success
Holistic support: Meeting physical, emotional, and relational needs produces stronger outcomes
Income diversification: Small businesses strengthen households and ripple across communities
When families have tools, trust, and consistent support, hope becomes measurable and sustainable
Your Gift Builds Hope
This Giving Tuesday, you can help families like Johnson’s, Elsa’s, and Abenet’s move from surviving to thriving.
Build savings for the first time
Equip young leaders with skills that open doors
Develop businesses that strengthen households and communities
Your generosity turns dreams into stability, struggles into opportunities, and leaders into changemakers.
Your Gift Builds Hope for Families Like Beyene’s Around the World
$25
Equips a caregiver in Uganda with financial literacy and business training.
$145
Provides a family in Ethiopia with seed money to start a small business and build long-term stability
$750
Empowers a family in Guatemala with sustainable farming skills, nutritious food, and a small farm business that lifts their community
