ALLEVIATING POVERTY THROUGH VSL.

Adija Ashimu’s   born in 1986 in Chiula Village, under the Traditional Authority of Kalimanjila in Nkhotakota, her life took a transformative turn in 2020 when she became a member of TIYAMIKE VSL (Village Savings and Loans) with the support of FOCCAD, an organization dedicated to community development.

Adija is not only a loving mother of five children but also an entrepreneur with a strong spirit. Her journey began with a loan of MWK 20,000 from her VSL group. With this financial boost, she ventured into the world of small-scale business, primarily dealing in the buying and selling of rice and fresh tomatoes. Her determination and hard work paid off, and she was able to generate a profit of MWK 150,000 per month from her various businesses.

What’s even more impressive is that she has managed to construct a house worth MWK 1,000,500 which is under construction  . She didn’t stop there. Adija’s commitment to her family’s well-being is evident in her decision to send her son  who is in form 3 now to a boarding school at College Secondary School, where she pays MWK 290,000 per term, ensuring he receives a quality education.

Adija’s long-term dream is to alleviate poverty among her family members, and she’s well on her way to achieving that goal as she still acquires skills through guidance from  FOCCAD.