My name is Mercy Himoonga, I’m 31years old. I live in Siachitema chiefdom. I lost my husband in December 2009. After the death of my husband I had no idea of how to feed my 3 children. I was confused, not knowing what to do; my husband was everything to me. I did not even have relatives to support me. I thought that was the end of my life and my children also. I thought my children would die of hunger. I moved to a village where I attended Response Network village meeting where we were encouraged to start up a Women’s group and skills training. We decided to form a Women’s group and we learnt how to make a variety of clothes. I started sewing clothes and knitting jerseys which I sell to the surrounding villages. This has really helped me and my children. The income that I make now is not enough but helps to keep us going. My children can also go to school because there is a community school nearby and I don’t have to pay much but contribute a bit from what I make to the volunteer teacher teaching at the school.