A Microfinance Profile in Determination

Jennifer Defies the Odds and Launches a Food Prep Business

Single moms have a tough job, but being a single mom in Honduras means you will almost certainly live a life of extreme poverty and hardship. Abandoned by husbands and often overlooked by a government plagued by injustice and corruption, single moms face challenges that defy the boundaries of human endurance.

But stories of determination do exist, and one of CareLink’s microfinance recipients, Jennifer, stands as a shining example. Seeking a better life for her two young children, Jennifer (35 years old), scraped and clawed her way through her days. She was determined to survive and, therefore, never lost hope. She researched and discovered a government/private training program to facilitate her dreams, but lacked the basic funds to enroll in the program. That’s where CareLink came in. CareLink scours the applications of candidates that demonstrate the grit required to start and run small businesses. Jennifer, showing an aptitude for cooking and good business instincts, received her $600. With the CareLink small business loan and having successfully completed a 6-month cooking curriculum, she will now launch a small food preparation business from her home in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. While Jennifer’s business will provide a living income for her and her children, the greater benefit is hope; hope for a better life, improved health, and educational opportunities for her kids.

Microfinance is an empowering and transformative force. Will you consider helping CareLink fund a business in your name? (a donation of $300 can start a small business…but any gift is welcome!)

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