From harvest to hope — Francesca’s new chapter begins

For a long time, Francesca’s life was tied to one thing: coffee. As a farmer in Nyacana Merber, Uganda, every expense — especially her children’s school fees — depended entirely on the coffee harvest. In between seasons, there was little income. Just long waits, tight budgets, and constant worry.

Then something shifted.
Through an unconditional cash transfer, Francesca received UGX400,000 — and she knew exactly what to do.

She started a piggery.
Not as a side project, but as a way to create a steadier, more secure income. One that doesn’t depend on the rains, the seasons, or the price of beans.

Now, she can consistently pay for her children’s education.
And for the first time, she’s daring to dream bigger: a permanent house. A home built not just with bricks, but with stability, pride, and hope.