Feature story
Single Mother Thrives in Masonry to Build a Future for Her Family
In a trade traditionally dominated by men, 27-year-old Amugima Esther Joseph is rewriting the narrative. A single mother of four, she entered the world…
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Business
Small Stalls, Strong Women: How Vegetable Sellers Sustain Families in Malakal
In Malakal town, where economic hardship and limited job opportunities define everyday life, women selling vegetables have become quiet pillars of survival for their…
Economy
South Sudanese Woman Turns One Jerrycan of Honey into a Thriving Empire
In 2020, armed with just one jerrycan of honey and a big dream, Hellen Jogo Andrew Elinana embarked on a journey that would transform…
Economy
Struggling to Stay Afloat: Mother Runs Juice Stand to Support Her Family
Senya Florence, a determined mother of one, operates a small juice stand beneath a table umbrella opposite KCB Bank. Despite long hours and modest…
Feature story
Women’s Savings Groups Foster Resilience and Self-Reliance in Western Equatoria
In Western Equatoria State, women across St. Mary, St. Augustine, and St. Josephine Bakitha parishes are transforming their lives through disciplined saving and investment.…
Economy
Women-Led Group Promotes Culture Through Local Bead Making
A women-led group, Ma Mara Sakit, is dedicated to making and selling local beads to promote South Sudanese culture and identity. Locally known as…
Education
Young Entrepreneur Founds School to fight Illiteracy in South Sudan
At just 35 years old, entrepreneur Jok Abraham Thon Jok has taken a bold step toward nation-building by establishing Promised Land primary and Secondary…