Women Empowerment
"Empowered to Thrive: How a Mother’s Dream Became Reality with PACS Support"
I am Margaret Sesay, a hardworking mother who has always done her best to take care of my children. My business is my only source of income, and it hasn’t always been easy. Rising prices have made it difficult to keep up, and during Ramadan, sales slowdown, making things even harder.
For a long time, I dreamed of expanding my business, but I didn’t have the money to do so. That all changed when I received a loan from PACS. With this support, I was finally able to open a second business, which gave me more financial stability and a chance to grow.
Today, I no longer worry about how I will provide for my family. The loan has given me the confidence and ability to stand on my own, I can now make my own decisions, and I am forever grateful.
"From Borrowing to Thriving: A Cookery Business Transformed by a PACS Loan"
Before: Borrowed from friends to keep her cookery business running.
After: With PACS loan, sells 130 plates/day (up from 100), daily profit ↑ from 70 to 120 Leones. Uses profits for children’s lunch, clothing, hospital bills; saves 120 Leones weekly; loan repayments are manageable. I am at peace with myself and neighours.
“I no longer borrow money from friends. I pay school fees on time, buy clothes for my children, and even help others in my community Today, I am not just surviving—I am thriving
"Empowered by Opportunity: A Mother Secures Her Children’s Future with PACS Support"
I am Aminata Kamara, a beneficiary of the PACS SL loan from Shell, Eastern Freetown. This financial support has truly transformed my life. With the profits from my growing business, I am now able to pay school fees for my four children, giving them a brighter future. I am deeply grateful for this opportunity, as the loan has empowered me to achieve financial stability and support my family’s education.
"Standing Strong: A Mother’s Journey from Struggle to Stability with PACS Support"
My name is Aminata Koroma, and providing for my children has always been my top priority. But with a small business and many children to care for, I struggled every day. Paying school fees was difficult, and at times, I even had to ask for school supplies and clothes just to get by. The prices of cooking items kept rising, and during Ramadan, my business slowed down, making things even worse.
When I received my loan from PACS, everything changed. I was able to grow my business, increase my income, and finally take care of my children without asking for help. Now, I can pay school fees on time and provide for my family without going around begging.
The benefits of this loan have been life-changing, and I am so happy and grateful. It has given me the chance to stand on my own and build a better future for my children.