Checking in with former residential student Abdulai

Saffiatu Dakowa is happy to have her son Abdulai (right) at home again.

​CRC Case Manager Victor Kanu recently visited the home of former residential student Abdulai Dakowa, who is now enrolled in the Family Care Program.  His mother Saffiatu is so grateful to be reunited with her son.  

Saffiatu enrolled in the CRC's first microfinance class, and started an African soap business with the small loan she received upon graduation from the class.  She joined the local "osusu" (lending group) and has been able to turn a profit and save money to support her little family.

Victor found that Abdulai is doing well at home with his mother, brother and sister.  He helps with cooking and some domestic work, and participates in morning devotions with his family.  His mother says that Abdulai is practicing his Christian life at home. 

"I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to you for the valuable assistance your organization has rendered to me in the upbringing and education of my son Abdulai  at this very difficult time," Saffiatu told Victor.  "This offer to us has contributed so immensely to the future of Abdulai," she says with gratitude.