Ruth Wangari, a single mother of three from Sironi, recalls her hardships vividly. “Life was a struggle every single day,” she says. “I was living with my mother, and my only work was casual labor in the fields or doing odd jobs. It was never enough to meet my children’s needs.” Despite these challenges, Ruth took on a leadership role as the chairlady of her self-help group, where she worked hard to bring members together. “I wanted better not only for myself but for everyone in the group.”

Ruth had long dreamed of owning a dairy goat to provide milk for her children. “If I could get milk for them,” she thought, “that would make such a difference.” When the project supported her by buying a goat, Ruth’s life started to change. “Within weeks, my goat gave birth, and I finally had fresh milk for my children. It felt like a burden had been lifted,” she shares.

Seeing the impact of this change, Ruth set her sights on poultry farming to provide eggs as well. “I wanted to make sure my kids had enough, so I asked for help to renovate my poultry house,” she explains. Now, with her dairy goat and chickens, Ruth feels optimistic. “Thanks to the project’s support, I can save money, provide for my kids, and finally see a future. Life isn’t what it was before,” she says with a smile.