Success Stories

Alice Adam is 32 years old, a mother of 3 children and lives with her family in Guabuliga, Northern Ghana.

After Alice had married her husband Sulumon at the age of 20, she soon had the opportunity to learn sewing at a dressmaker in Pwulgu. For this she had to raise 60 Cedi, with 30 Cedi at the beginning and 30 Cedi at the end to pay. But after less than a year, her mother-in-law had a stroke, Alice had to stop early and take care of the household instead. For a long time, it was not possible to work as a tailor by providing and educating her children, cooking and household work.

About 3 years ago Alice got the opportunity to take part in the training as a tailor in the training centre through BRAVEAURORA. After successfully completing the certificate from her former trainer, she bought cement and mud bricks with some of her savings and was able to set up her own shop with the help of BRAVEAURORA, who sponsored a sewing machine.

Meanwhile, Alice has 8 apprentices and is known throughout Guabuliga. Her daily work as a tailor has significantly improved her life.

“With the money that comes in, I can well finance the food for my children and even sew my own dress. Sometimes I can even put something aside. With this money I can then buy again needles, linen and zippers. I am grateful that BRAVEAURORA has helped me become ‘someone’. I was so happy after graduation that I went to my previous master and gave her the second part of the money. “

Alice’s big dream now is to expand her shop and to buy a better machine. With her recent successes, it’s probably just a matter of time before she can fulfil that dream.

Dorcas Bukari is 45 years old. She is the fifth wife of Mr. Bukari Ransford and mother of five children. Due to the high number of women (and children) of her husband, he cannot pay for the maintenance of his wives and children. So, Dorcas is on her own with the cost of living for herself and her children – a difficult task for a woman in Northern Ghana.

During the rainy season, Dorcas farmed on a small piece of land for their own use to take care of themselves and their children. During the dry season she had to travel south for “Kayayee” work – a heavy job as a “head wearer” selling food or drinks. This work usually brings little profit and is often associated with social problems such as rape, robbery, prostitution or other incidents.

Therefore, Dorcas was looking for a way to permanently stay in Guabuliga. Two years ago, BRAVEAURORA had the opportunity: “The happiness smiled at me when BRAVEAURORA picked me to attend the training for” Liquid Soap and Pomade”.

After completing her education, Dorcas sold her little goat and used the money as a “startup capital” to produce and sell liquid soap. The key that changed everything.

Dorcas now produces and sells liquid soap for Guabuliga and the surrounding villages. Through training Dorcas got the skills and abilities for her own small business. She can now ensure the maintenance costs for herself and her children and is no longer dependent on “Kayayee work”. The work is profitable, so she recently even invested 2,000 Cedi in a piece of land with her money saved.

Dorcas is overjoyed that her wish has come true and thanks BRAVEAURORA for this life-changing opportunity: “I am very grateful to BRAVEAURORA. Their program has changed Guabuliga and changed my life for the better. “