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OUR GRADUATES
2023 Meseret Kristos Graduates
MK-0022 Aster Eneyew
“Expressing my gratitude to my extended family abroad is beyond words. They have been a constant support system from the very beginning, offering remarkable assistance to both me and my children. In my darkest moments, they have been a beacon of light. I want them to know that my prayers are always with them, and I am eternally thankful for their generosity and kindness.
Joining the IGA program marked a transformative chapter in my life. Prior to that, I was merely surviving, burdened with the responsibility of providing for my family and lacking hope. However, everything took a positive turn when I became a part of this incredible family. The microloan presented a life-altering opportunity, and I utilized it wisely to establish my own small café. This significantly improved the well-being of my family and me. I owe a great deal of gratitude for this positive change.
I want my family to be aware that their unwavering support has brought me invaluable benefits, including savings of $1,000 USD and valuable business skills acquired through IGA's training and work experience. My heartfelt thanks extend to each one of them for their support.”
Joining the IGA program marked a transformative chapter in my life. Prior to that, I was merely surviving, burdened with the responsibility of providing for my family and lacking hope. However, everything took a positive turn when I became a part of this incredible family. The microloan presented a life-altering opportunity, and I utilized it wisely to establish my own small café. This significantly improved the well-being of my family and me. I owe a great deal of gratitude for this positive change.
I want my family to be aware that their unwavering support has brought me invaluable benefits, including savings of $1,000 USD and valuable business skills acquired through IGA's training and work experience. My heartfelt thanks extend to each one of them for their support.”
MK-0035 Fikiret Tenaye
“Today is a joyful day for me as I have graduated and reaped the rewards of my hard work. I am grateful to my family for their support, without which I would not be here to share my story. Before joining the FHI family, I faced many difficulties in providing for my family. But after receiving the monthly support, I was able to meet my family’s basic needs. I was also eager to join the Empowerment Program and get a microloan to start my own business. I began selling butter and other goods to the local community and saved money diligently. Now I can proudly say that I am self-reliant and happy. My eldest son has also graduated and is working with me. On this graduation day, I have a savings of $500 USD and a stock of raw materials that I plan to sell for the Ethiopian New Year. I have also gained valuable business knowledge. And I want to thank my supporting family for being with me throughout the years and I want them to know that I will continue to pray for them and bless them for all that they have done for me and my family.”
MK-0044 Askale
“Before I joined Family Hope International, my life was a mess. I was a single mother with no family to help me, no money to live on, and no skills to find a job. I remember praying to God for help when I had nothing to feed my sons. That was when you came into my life - as an answer to my prayer.
My family abroad taught me how to overcome challenges with determination and hard work. Even though my clothing business is struggling now because I don’t have a permanent place to work, I believe that my strength will help me recover and make things better for me and my family. I also sell fresh vegetables to the community. With your assistance, we have the basic things we need, like food and clothes. My home is more comfortable now, and so is my self-esteem. This is all because of your dedication and the opportunities you gave me.
I have things now that I never thought I would have and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. This includes a savings of $100 USD, and useful business skills from the business training and work experience. None of this would have happened without your support, and I am very grateful for everything you have done for me.”
My family abroad taught me how to overcome challenges with determination and hard work. Even though my clothing business is struggling now because I don’t have a permanent place to work, I believe that my strength will help me recover and make things better for me and my family. I also sell fresh vegetables to the community. With your assistance, we have the basic things we need, like food and clothes. My home is more comfortable now, and so is my self-esteem. This is all because of your dedication and the opportunities you gave me.
I have things now that I never thought I would have and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. This includes a savings of $100 USD, and useful business skills from the business training and work experience. None of this would have happened without your support, and I am very grateful for everything you have done for me.”
MK-0058 Abebech H/Mariyam
“My life was in shambles before I met you. I had no one to support me as a single mother, no income to sustain me, and no qualifications to get a job. I felt hopeless and desperate, and I begged God for a miracle. That was when you entered my life - as a divine blessing. You showed me kindness and compassion, and helped me to rise above my difficulties. You gave me a loan that I used to start a coffee business, and taught me valuable skills to manage it. I faced some challenges along the way, but I learned from my mistakes and improved my performance. My business and my life have changed for the better, thanks to you. Now I have things that I never dreamed of having, and I owe it all to you. I have a comfortable home, a healthy son, and a savings of 300.00 USD. I also have confidence and self-respect, which are priceless. You have done so much for me, and I am deeply grateful for your generosity and dedication.”
MK-0061 Selam Alemu
“Words cannot describe how much I appreciate my extended family living abroad. They have been with me since day one, providing amazing support and assistance to me and my children. They have been a source of light in my darkest moments. I want them to know that I am always praying for them and that I am endlessly thankful for their generosity and kindness. My life changed completely when I joined this program. Before that, I was barely surviving, carrying the burden of feeding my two sons and having no hope. But everything turned around when I became part of your wonderful family. The microloan was a life-changing opportunity for me, and I used it wisely to sell coffee to the community, which improved the situation of me and my family. I owe you a lot for that. I want my family to know that your constant support has given me priceless benefits - a savings of $160 USD & business skills that I learned from the training work experience. My sincere gratitude to each one of you!”
MK-0066 Atsede Lema
“I am deeply grateful for my extended family living abroad. They have stood by me since day one, offering incredible support and assistance to me and my children. They have been a ray of hope in my darkest moments. I want them to know that I am always praying for them and that I am infinitely thankful for their generosity and kindness. My life changed drastically when I joined this program. Before that, I was barely making ends meet, carrying the weight of feeding my kids and having no hope. But everything changed when I became part of your wonderful family. The microloan was a life-saving opportunity for me, and I used it wisely to sell boiled peas and maze, which improved the situation of me and my family. I owe you a lot for that. I want my family to know that your constant support has given me invaluable benefits - a savings of 150.00 USD & business skills that I learned from the training of micro-business & its work experience. May God bless you as you have blessed mine with your kindness. “
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