Amena Begun was a day labourer working long hours in an embroidery factory.

“I am Amena Begum, 46, whose 14-year-old daughter Aysha Akter is with the Children’s Hope scheme. I was a day labourer working long hours in an embroidery factory, but I was paid very little, it was not enough to meet my family needs and the long hours meant I was unable to spend quality time with my girls, caring for them or supporting them in their studies. Children’s Hope gave me a non-refundable sustainable grant in order to buy an embroidery machine. Consequently, I set up my own embroidery business, employing two staff. One Sustainable Livelihood grant has turned my family earnings into a comfortable income from which I can now save some money on a monthly basis.”