2025 WOM Success Story 2 - From Unplanned Savings to Financial Independence -

Success Story 2: From Unplanned Savings to Financial Independence

Success Story 2: From Unplanned Savings to Financial Independence

I had planned to buy a bag of charcoal with my savings, but instead I bought two fowls.

Before the training, Felicia saved small amounts with her savings group, but without a clear plan or goal. When she later withdrew her savings, she initially intended to invest in charcoal trading. However, when the amount was insufficient, she adapted her plan, using the skills she had gained from the training, and invested in two fowls instead.

This decision proved transformative. The fowls multiplied and produced six chicks, gradually building a small but reliable asset base. When her grandchild returned from senior high school and needed financial support, Felicia sold some of the fowls and used the proceeds to pay for school-related expenses. For the first time, she did not have to depend on her children for support.

The training also had a significant impact on Felicia’s health and well-being. She previously suffered from persistent knee pain and relied on ointments for temporary relief. Through the physical wellness and yoga exercises introduced during the training, she began practicing the routines regularly at home. Over time, the knee pain reduced significantly, and she now moves with greater ease and confidence.

Felicia has since shared the exercises with her sister, who was also experiencing knee and waist pain. Her sister has reported noticeable improvements, further extending the training’s impact beyond Felicia’s household.

Today, Felicia feels more confident, financially independent, and physically stronger. The training helped her understand that even small savings, when invested purposefully, can grow into assets that support education, health, and household resilience.

This is the power of purposeful saving and holistic empowerment.

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2025 WOM Success Story 1 - Improving Health, Assets, and Daily Discipline -

2025 Success Story 1: Improving Health, Assets, and Daily Discipline

2025 Success Story 1: Improving Health, Assets, and Daily Discipline

I used to say I didn’t have time to care for animals.

That was before Vida Ayine participated in the financial literacy and mental health trainings organised by the Widows and Orphans Movement (WOM) in partnership with the KGL Foundation.

Vida is a seamstress from Gambibgo who, prior to the training, spent most of her income without a clear savings plan. She did not save with any group and had no long-term financial goals. Through the training, she learned practical business management skills, the importance of saving with purpose, and how to invest in productive assets.

Today, Vida saves consistently through her group and has added susu savings arrangement. She has also increased her weekly contributions and now saves with a clear goal in mind: to purchase a fridge so she can start selling cold drinks and diversify her income. “Every saving I make is moving me closer to that dream,” she explains.

Vida also began investing differently. Using her savings, she purchased a goat, a dog, and a chicken, distributing them among her children so they could take ownership and responsibility. The chicken has since grown into a fowl, the goat is pregnant, and the dog now helps protect their home. Her children are proud and excited to care for their animals, with even the youngest asking when it will be her turn.

The mental health and wellness component of the training brought equally important changes. Vida previously relied on a bicycle to keep fit, which she later gave to her child for school transport. She then depended heavily on tricycles, which reduced her physical activity. After the training, she adopted walking to the market and her shop as part of her daily exercise routine. Health screenings conducted during the training revealed that she was overweight, prompting her to adjust her diet, exercise more, and drink more water.

As a result, Vida reports significant improvements in her physical and mental well-being. She can now bend easily, no longer experiences bloating, and feels more energetic and disciplined in managing both her business and household.

“These trainings didn’t just teach me about money,” Vida reflects. “They helped me change my habits, improve my health, support my children, and plan for my future.”

This is what empowerment looks like

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