$25K Campaign: Her Progress Uninterrupted

Introduction

Meet Marie Josée, a mother of four and a member of the Witinya Cooperative in Rwanda. Just a few years ago, Marie was searching for something to do to supplement her income further and enable her to fully support her family and build a better future.

In 2022, she enrolled in our Microbusiness Development Program, where she learned to identify business opportunities, manage finances, and start small while dreaming big. Inspired and feeling confident, Marie began farming French beans and chili peppers on a small, rented plot. Today, she has expanded to 2.5 acres, secured an export contract, and grown her production more than tenfold.

Her success has transformed her family’s life: she helped pay for her children’s university education, launched a piggery, hired workers, renovated her home, and even supported her son in studying abroad. In October 2024, Marie’s journey was celebrated when she was named Best Woman Entrepreneur at the local sector government.

Stories like Marie Josée’s are the heartbeat of our new campaign: Her Progress Uninterrupted.

Her Progress Uninterrupted

Why this name? Even as the landscape of international development shifts, we remain determined not to let women's progress stall.

In recent months, major funders have ended programs or shifted priorities. As a result, several local and international NGOs—many of which are sub-grantees working in our communities—have scaled back or closed their operations, leaving critical gaps in support.

But at Africa Development Promise, we are choosing to stand in the gap. We are committed to ensuring that Her Progress remains Uninterrupted.

Women continue to come to us with ambition, determination, and a vision for a better future—for themselves, their families, and their communities. We want to say yes to them.

Our Goal: Raise $25,000 by July 31, 2025

Through Her Progress Uninterrupted, we are raising funds to meet growing demand and sustain our mission. With your support, we can:

• Complete renovations at our newest cooperative farm packhouse

• Equip farmers with essential tools and resources

• Provide more women with vocational training that leads to real economic opportunity

Why Now?

The need is urgent. The moment is critical. And your support can make all the difference.

You have helped us come this far. Will you help us reach our goal?

Every gift—large or small—helps ensure that Her Progress remains Uninterrupted.

Together, we are continuing to build a future where women are not just beneficiaries but builders of lasting change.