Success Story 3: Small Savings, Big Change

Akolpoka from Zuarungu Kantia participated in the financial literacy, asset-building, and mental health training organised by the Widows and Orphans Movement (WOM). Before the training, she struggled with consistent saving and found it difficult to plan for her children’s future, particularly in supporting their transition to tertiary education.

Initially, Akolpoka saved GHS 5 per week, but she felt discouraged as the amount seemed insignificant. She later increased her savings to GHS 10, yet still saw limited progress. Through the training, she learned the value of consistency and gradual growth, which motivated her to further increase her weekly savings to GHS 20.

Using her savings, Akolpoka invested in poultry, growing her assets from one fowl to nine chickens. She later sold two fowls to meet household needs and currently maintains seven, providing both income and financial security.

The training also addressed physical and mental well-being. Akolpoka, a market labourer, previously struggled with mobility and found walking difficult due to physical strain. After adopting the daily exercises introduced during the training and receiving health screenings, she reports feeling physically stronger, mentally refreshed, and better able to handle her daily work.

Today, Akolpoka is confident in her ability to save, invest, and plan for her family’s future. She now looks forward to using her growing savings to acquire valuable assets and better support her household.

This story shows how small, consistent savings can lead to meaningful, lasting change.