Marietta Peñales, along with her husband, handles the challenges of their humble beginnings as street-side fish merchants, dreaming of a better life for their family. […]'

San, a determined entrepreneur supported by her family, enters into various business ventures despite challenges such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the destruction of their home. '[…]'

Violeta was involved in agas twining and selling fresh fish at Pilar Market, while her husband worked as a fisherman, before she joined SEDP. They managed to get by without major issues, but Violeta had previously been a member of three other MFIs before resigning upon joining SEDP. […]

Concepcion Longgasa, a member of SEDP, joined 30 years ago when the program was still part of the Social Action Center. Initially rice farmers, she and her husband diversified into vegetable and fruit farming, and chicken raising, enabling them to build their home and purchase land, overcoming challenges with perseverance. […]'

Lizandra Aycardo joined SEDP in 2005, she was then managing a Mister Donut shop in Albay, while her husband worked in local pawnshop in Camalig. Embracing SEDP’s offerings like Bible readings and discussions, filled her with hope and through this assistance, she saw challenges as opportunities. […]'

Despite facing bullying both in childhood and adulthood, Maribeth Espera, a resilient 53-year-old from Bobon, Northern Samar, has overcome her disability and became a respected leader in her barangay. […]'