Jane is financially independent in older life
Jane lives in Malawi with her seven grandchildren. She is a widow who received a small cash grant which she used to buy two ducks and start a small business breeding poultry.
“When I lost my husband, life was tough as an elderly widow. The funds I received through the cash transfer programme helped me to invest in ducks and turkeys”
Independence in older age
Today Jane has more than 40 ducks and four turkeys, having sold some to raise money for farming, food and her living expenses.
Thanks to the cash assistance when she needed it most, Jane now earns enough income to support herself and her grandchildren independently.
She shares;
"Today I can stand on my own as a proud single grandparent.”
Jane tending to her ducks and poultry.
Older people are regaining financial independence and feeling connected
Around the world, older people like Jane face many challenges, from poverty, to lack of healthcare, to abuse and neglect. Thanks to the support of the Grandparents United community and other Age International donors, older people like Jane can regain their independence, support their families, and feel connected in their communities again.