Inspiring stories
Name: Fatma Hashem
Age: 40 years
Marital Status: Widow
Children: Mohamed and Mostafa
“I got married at a young age and had two sons. My husband worked as a daily laborer and carried the burden of life through accumulating loans. With the pressure of debt and being unable to repay, his mental health declined, and he passed away—leaving me with the weight of debt and raising two young children.”
“I refused to give up. I worked with all my strength, paid off the old loans bit by bit, and firmly decided never to fall into debt again.”
“One day, I saw an ad about a women’s project and a workshop at Ana Masry Association. I was hesitant at first, but after the team explained that the loan had a small interest and part of it would be returned at the end of the cycle, I decided to start with EGP 5,000.”
“I bought laying hens and feed, and launched my project. Over time, my income increased and I was able to expand. The association noticed my commitment and nominated me to work at their nursery. I got the job, and now I have a stable income and a small business.”
“Today, I can support my children without asking anyone for help. My project is running, I have a steady salary from the nursery, and my sons have grown and become my source of strength.”
Success Story: Samah Ali Omar – From Doubt to Stability
Name: Samah Ali Omar
Age: 43 years
Marital Status: Widow
Children: One daughter and one son
“I got married at the age of 20. My husband worked as a daily laborer—some days he worked, some days he didn’t. We tried to live with dignity. I bought some livestock and managed to grow the number little by little, but expenses always came first, and I couldn’t save a single pound for the future.”
“Suddenly, my husband fell ill. We discovered he had a serious illness. We went from hospital to hospital, but his condition was advanced, and he passed away. I became the mother, the father, and the sole provider for my children.”
“One day, I heard from neighbors about a project and a workshop at Ana Masry Association. Some said, ‘It must be a scam,’ but I thought: I have nothing to lose by asking. So I went, asked, felt reassured, and applied.”
“I joined the project, took a small loan, added a bit of my own savings, and bought a buffalo. Thankfully, the buffalo gave birth, and I started selling milk, cheese, and ghee, and my income increased.”
“Today, I can educate my children, feed them well, and support them without needing help from anyone. I’ve even saved for the future… and proved to myself that nothing is impossible.”
