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At the beginning of the training, I was shy to speak in front of other people especially a large number of people. But know I am proud of myself and my new found self-esteem and self-confidence. I am proud and glad about the training. I have gained a lot of things; I can now make up a budget and can run a business.  I started with the training in November 2014 and attended all the courses. What I have found most useful in the project was doing a budget, costing of the stock for the business and I can now do it on my own.

Before the project I was unable to solve my problems at home and help other people with their problems. I had tried to start a business but I failed and I am willing to try again as I have more information and knowledge now. I was experiencing abuse before from my uncles and they are no longer abusing me. Whenever a women is financially independent she experiences less abuse because some of us stay in the relationships because we have nowhere to go. When a women works she is being respected by her partner and should they want to leave the relationship then they can because they can be able to support the children themselves.

The change in me has been for the better, I am now not aggressive and angry as before, which makes my house a more enjoyable place for my children.  We are able to talk as a family and are now able to help other families who are having problems in their homes. The community members have noticed the difference in me, I am now a happy person. My uncle’s attitude has changed and my life has changed as well because now I am in charge and no one can abuse me or treat me badly anymore.  I have learnt lot of things but I wish I could learn more about the use of computers. In the future I want to improve my business.  I want to buy a car for my family to transport children to school. I want to accommodate children of different cultures, languages and religions. I also want to have rooms that I could rent out to people to make money.