For Belange, entrepreneurship has become more than a source of income. It has given her the opportunity to build a stable future for herself and her four children.

After completing sewing and business management training through The One Thread Project in 2021, Belange received a sewing machine and a business loan to help her establish two income sources: a sewing workshop and a small business selling food ingredients.

For more than four years, Belange has independently supported her four children through income from these businesses. Despite the challenges of raising her family on her own, she has remained committed to providing for their needs and investing in their education.

One of her proudest accomplishments has been seeing her eldest child earn a State Diploma, an educational milestone made possible in part through additional support from the Young Scholars program.

Belange's journey reflects how access to education, entrepreneurship, and continued support can create lasting opportunities across generations. Through her determination and hard work, she is not only building financial independence but also helping shape a brighter future for her children.