But since the inception of the BRAC Liberia Ultra-Poor Program two years ago, she has been rearing pigs and involved in the buying and selling of palm oil. BRAC Liberia also helps me with food for the pigs.”Flomo received L$68,000 from the sale of seven pigs. Ultra-Poor women, who are the beneficiaries of the program, were given livestock, small business or grocery stores, mixed vegetable seeds, and tools, along with enterprised-specific training. Another woman, Esther Quakpolue, 57, mother of seven, told FrontPageAfrica: “We want to thank God for what BRAC Liberia has done for us. “I see them moving too fast and I am surprised for what BRAC Liberia is doing for the women in my town.

Source: Front Page Africa July 29, 2020 23:37 UTC