In a country where opportunity for women is scarce, Filda’s story is one of hope. A single mother of three, Filda lives in South Sudan, a region where women often face marginalization and limited access to economic opportunities. Yet, Filda stands strong, declaring, “I can still stand and support my children.” Her journey from struggle to stability, from dependence to dignity, is a testament to the power of hope restored.
Empowering Women Through Economic Opportunity
For many women in South Sudan, the challenges of daily life can feel insurmountable. With limited access to education, resources, and financial tools, women are often left without the means to provide for their families. But Filda’s story is different. She doesn’t live in the shame of her circumstances; instead, she sits proudly in the marketplace surrounded by the vegetables she sells. Her success is not only measured in profits but in the security she has built for herself and her children.
“She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.” —Proverbs 31:16-17
With her earnings, Filda can pay her bills and confidently send her children to school. She rests easy knowing that the work of her hands is creating a brighter future for her family—a future where her children can flourish. This sense of stability is something many women in her position can only dream of, yet through Petros Network, it is becoming a reality for women like Filda across South Sudan.
The Power of Financial Education
A key element of Filda’s transformation lies in the knowledge she has gained through her involvement in Petros Network’s Savings and Loan Groups. Every week, she gathers with other women in her community to learn about money management, household finance, and how to start a business. These sessions are more than just a classroom—they are a lifeline, a pathway to empowerment for women who have never had access to financial education.
Filda’s journey to financial independence started with understanding the basics of money, but it has grown into something much greater. With the support of her group and the wisdom shared by Sofi, Petros Network’s Women’s Empowerment leader in South Sudan, Filda has been able to turn her newfound knowledge into action. She has shifted from being dependent on others to standing tall as a business owner and provider for her family.
“The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.” —Proverbs 21:5
From Dependence to Dignity
The transformation Filda has experienced is about more than just money—it’s about dignity. Through her involvement with Petros Network, Filda has found her voice. She no longer sees herself as a victim of her circumstances, but as a capable, empowered woman who can change the course of her life. Her smile, when she speaks of her children’s education and her ability to provide for them, says it all.
“He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; He seats them with princes, with the princes of His people.” —Psalm 113:7-8
“I am free from stress and my children are in school,” Filda joyfully declares. This freedom is priceless, not just for Filda, but for countless women like her who are finding hope through economic empowerment. In a culture where women are often sidelined, Petros Network is helping to restore dignity and create opportunities for women to thrive.
Restoring Hope One Woman at a Time
Filda’s story is just one example of the many lives being transformed through Petros Network’s work in South Sudan. Every woman who finds her strength, who builds a business, who sends her children to school, represents hope restored. Through economic empowerment programs, financial education, and the support of the Petros community, women are stepping out of the margins and into their full potential.
But the work is far from done. There are countless more women waiting for the opportunity to change their lives, just like Filda. They need the support of people who believe in them and in the power of hope. Petros Network is committed to restoring that hope, but we can’t do it alone.
Join Us in Restoring Hope for the Unreached
You can be a part of this incredible transformation. By supporting Petros Network, you are investing in the lives of women like Filda—women who are ready to break free from the constraints of poverty and take control of their futures. Your generosity helps provide financial education, business opportunities, and a pathway to dignity for those who need it most.
Will you join us?
Partner with Petros Network today and be a part of this life-changing work. Your support empowers women, restores dignity, and helps families flourish.
Together, we can restore hope to the unreached and underserved, one woman at a time.
