Afrah
Background: Afrah is a widow with three school-age children. Their primary source of income is her late husband’s pension. Afrah used to make and sell pastries before her husband’s death.
- Livelihood Project: $760 CAD
- Immediate Relief: $163.75 CAD
- Monthly Allowance: 3 Months
- Impact: Purchase of essential equipment and materials to start a pastry-making small business
Donations and Impact: In August 2023, a donation was made to cover the purchase and installation costs of a water pump for Afrah’s family. Additionally, Afrah received 41,000 Yemeni Rials from the donation. Afrah expressed her desire to start a small business if given the necessary support. In the same month, the board decided to support Afrah in starting a new business to provide a steady source of income. A donation of $760 CAD was sent to purchase materials and equipment for making and selling pastries.
In September 2023, Afrah started receiving the first of three monthly allowances from Waseela. She expressed immense relief, as the previous burden of providing for her family had been challenging. With the donations, Afrah has dedicated herself to daily work, utilizing her culinary skills to meet demand and secure private orders. She collaborated with a neighbor who operates a food stand, allowing her to sell her dishes and earn a modest share of the profits. Afrah reinvests a portion of her earnings to ensure a consistent supply of essential materials, furthering her entrepreneurial journey and positively impacting her life and her family’s well-being.
