Uwimana Zoad is 20 years old and single, with no children. She is the oldest of four children, raised by her mother. Her mother struggled to work because she is disabled. Uwimana dropped out of school in Secondary 3 (ninth grade) because her family could not afford the school fees. After leaving school, Uwimana began looking for small jobs to care for her siblings and her mother. She feels her efforts are in vain because she can only earn a small amount of money, not what her family actually needs. Her goal through the Vocational Sewing Program is to learn to sew and become an international designer.

Justine Iragena is 33 years old and married with five children. She grew up with six siblings and both parents. She was able to complete secondary school but could not continue to university due to the cost. After graduating, she got married. Today she lives with her husband and children. They struggle to find food because neither she or her husband have steady jobs. Her goal is to find a job, and strengthen her family.