Adamu is married with two children and lives in Jisonaayili, Ghana with her family. Her daughter Humaiza Alhassan is enrolled in the sponsorship program.

In 2003, Adamu enrolled in the Markaz/CCFC MED (Micro - Enterprise Development) and received her first loan of Ë300,000.00 (Cdn$40.00). She used this loan to setup a small table in front of her home to sell necessities. She reinvested her profits back into her business and was still able to save Ë2,000.00 (Cdn27¢) every month.

In 2004, Adamu received her second loan of Ë600,000.00.(Cdn$80.00). With this loan she purchased a kiosk and moved her business to a busier spot.

Adamu says: "I now make better sales at my new site. Daily, I sell Ë120,000.00 (Cdn$16) to Ë150,000.00 (Cdn$20). My business has expanded and is flourishing. I invested Ë200,000.00 (Cdn$27) of the profit in shea butter processing. I sell 100 kilos of the shea butter monthly to a Bodyshop and make Ë280,000.00 (Cdn$38)profit.

This encouraged me to ask for an increase in my loan amount in 2005. My request was granted and I received a Ë1,600,000 .00 (Cdn$213) six-month loan for 2005/06. I have both businesses going on. My family has regular income and part of my profits is used to prepare family meals and pay medical bills when my children are sick. I intend opening a savings account at the bank; but currently I have saved Ë360,000.00 (Cdn$48) in the MED group."

Adamu and her husband work hard so their children can attend good schools and receive nutritious meals in order to be healthy and perform well in school. "I was unlucky; my parents did not send me to school. I will work hard for my children to attain the highest level of education possible."

"The loans have made an impact in our lives. My family can afford three nutritious meals a day and we are healthier than before. If my businesses continue to flourish, in three to four years, God willing, I should be on my own, debit free."

Parents of sponsored children are eligible to participate in a "micro-enterprise development" (MED) program that offers short-tem loans to families to help them start modest income-generating businesses.

The program also provides basic business training and advice along the way. These new sources of income benefit not only the families of sponsored children, but the economy of the whole community as well. Adamu has seen proof of this firsthand.

"It is my prayer that other community members will benefit from the program and take better care of their children."

Adamu, is just one example of how your generous support has given this family a secure, happy and healthy future.