Hellen Atieno, 40, is a widowed mother of six, struggling to support her family after losing her husband to HIV. She earns about $71 per month from casual cleaning jobs, which is not enough
to cover basic needs. The family lives in a poorly maintained rented house that leaks during rain,
posing health and safety risks. Hellen is burdened with school fee debts—$106 for her son Ibrahim and $14 for her daughters Celestine and Megan—threatening their education. Despite these hardships, she remains determined to improve her family's situation. Hellen hopes to start a small shoe-selling business to generate income, provide for her children, and secure a better future. With
support, she believes she can lift her family out of poverty and ensure her children stay in school.