Today we have received a beautiful email full of photos and with a powerful story of one of the two winners of the award Natura XXVI. After 6 months of activity with their project to access the education of unatductive children in Liberia, Street Child Share this story with us:
Caretaler: Anne*
Name of the beneficiary: Monen*
Location: Liberia
Business Type: fruit and vegetable market stall
(*Names changed by safeguard)
Anne is a single mother who keeps 7 children in her home. As part of the support provided by the Prize Natura, Street Child supports Anne to register Monen at school and facilitate the registration of two other children in primary education. Monen moved to live with his grandmother 3 years ago, previously lived in another county with his mother. The social workers of the street identified Monen selling in the market while identifying vulnerable children during school hours. Before receiving the subsidy of Street Child, Anne borrowed fruits and vegetables and sold them in her name. With the prize support Natura, Anne has been able to establish himself as an independent merchant and invest his own savings in his business. Now you can buy shares 3 times a week and sell them in 2 days, which allows you to replenish your market table, save on your Street Child savings plan and use profits to keep your family. She appreciates the support of family business officers and street workers:"Every day they are here telling you that you take care of your children, remembering the importance of education and encouraging you to sell every day and support you to manage your business well."Happy to receive stories from the direct beneficiaries of the award Natura.