Elizabeth

Elizabeth, a cashew farmer and member of the Anidasuo VSLA group in Offuman, Ghana, is a prime example of how VSLAs can transform lives. Through the skills training program funded by Red River Foods, she learned to produce soap and other cosmetic products. Eager to put her knowledge into practice, she took out a GH¢2,000 loan from her VSLA to invest in soap production. Today, she not only earns additional income from selling her products but has also reduced household expenses by making soap for her family.

"I am very grateful to RRF for equipping us with skills that help us generate extra income. I no longer need to buy soap for my family because I can produce it myself. I encourage my fellow VSLA members to take this opportunity seriously and use it to improve their livelihoods."

Elizabeth’s journey reflects the broader impact of the VSLA initiative—empowering women with the skills, resources, and financial confidence to become self-sufficient. Her success story highlights the potential of VSLAs to drive economic transformation, particularly for women in rural cashew-producing regions.