My name is Mrs. Aziza Chakupewa, I am 58 years old, I am a widow and responsible for my 10 children. Taking care of my children was a burden for me. I was stressed and sad to not be able to put food on the table. I spent many nights praying and crying that we will come out of this situation. God’s answer was to bring BLFA into our lives in 2020. The donations were a relief for us but the real change in my life came from learning how to make and sell baskets, a trade that I could do to survive.

My health conditions changed, and I was no longer able to make the baskets. BLFA was there for me. Not only did they help me with my health, but they also worked with me to start a business more fitted with my health. They assisted me in the transition and today I am in the ember business, I even have a warehouse for my business.

One can only imagine the type of distress I was in. Not having enough financially and having health limitations. BLFA was there for me. I am now able to take care of myself, my medical bills, my children’s education. I am happy. BLFA put a smile back on my face.