Young Ghanaian Woman Turns to Roasted Plantain Business After Financial Setbacks in Pursuing Medical Dreams.
After graduating from Serwaa Kesse Girls Senior High School in the Ahafo Region, 20-year-old Fauzia Ali aspired to become a medical doctor, driven by her passion for helping the vulnerable. With impressive results in her WASSCE exams, she secured admission to the University for Development Studies for a medical program. However, her dreams faced a major obstacle due to financial constraints.Her mother, Zainab Ali, a widow, struggles to provide for the family through her modest roasted plantain business, which leaves little room for the GH¢10,000 needed for Fauzia's admission. Instead of preparing for medical school, Fauzia now helps her mother sell roasted plantains in their community, holding on to hope for a financial miracle to pursue her medical aspirations.Zainab is actively seeking support for her daughter's education, expressing her belief in Fauzia's potential to make a significant impact on their […]