informal economy

Side-by-side portraits of two young women wearing headscarves, standing outdoors under trees in a rural community, representing sisterhood, resilience, and the daily realities of women seeking opportunity and independence.

The Story of Hermelita and Fátima Martinho: Young Mothers Waiting for Opportunity

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The Story of Hermelita Martinho and Fátima Martinho: Two Sisters, Young Mothers, Waiting for Opportunity Hermelita Martinho and Fátima Martinho are two young sisters living on the island who face daily struggles related to poverty, early motherhood, and the lack of employment opportunities. Despite their young ages, both carry heavy responsibilities and dreams that are […]

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Surviving Against the Odds: Sifa Maine’s Story of Strength and Persistence

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The Story of Sifa Mwaene: A Single Mother Struggling Daily to Support Her Family Sifa Maine is a resilient and determined woman who faces the challenges of providing for her family every single day in the midst of limited opportunities. She is a single mother of five children and lives without the support of a

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Young African mother sitting outside a simple mud house, holding her baby on her lap, representing motherhood, poverty, resilience, and the daily challenges faced by women raising children in rural communities.

The Story of Caca de Anjo: Young, Single, and Determined

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The Story of Caca de Anjo: Young Motherhood, Resilience, and the Dream of Independence Caca de Anjo is only 24 years old, yet she already carries responsibilities that require strength, maturity, and resilience. She is a mother of three young children and is currently unmarried. Caca lives in her parents’ home, where she receives family

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frican mother smiling while holding her baby outdoors, sitting on the ground beside a mud wall in a rural community, representing motherhood, resilience, and daily life in a low-income setting.

Zenita Chorro: A Resilient Woman Fighting for Work and Family Survival

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The Story of Zenita Chorro: A Resilient Woman Seeking Independence and Work Opportunities Zenita Chorro is 35 years old, married, and the mother of eight children. She lives in a community where employment opportunities are extremely limited, especially for women. Despite these challenges, Zenita stands as a powerful example of resilience, determination, and the desire

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