Monthly Updates
September 2025
RIN'S RESILIENCE: THE SMALL STORE THAT BECAME A LIFELIME
Phnom Penh | September 2025 — For Rin, a single mother of two in Cambodia, the sudden loss of her husband meant the weight of her family’s future fell entirely on her shoulders. Running a small store at home offered minimal income, and the struggle was so severe that her 20-year-old daughter was forced to skip school to work, helping to cover basic food and daily needs. The hardship was compounded by the fear of a medical emergency, which always meant overwhelming bills.
The ESi Mom Program provided a turning point. As ESi Mom members in her community began using their ESi Pay digital accounts to buy goods from her, Rin's store transformed. Her daily income skyrocketed from $2.50 to $12.00, allowing her to stock more supplies and grow her business.
Combined with the $15 per week basic income from ESi Mom, Rin no longer worries about food. She can now save her store earnings to pay rent, utilities, and build a vital emergency fund for when sickness inevitably strikes.
Most powerfully, the support means her daughter no longer has to choose work over her future. Rin's dream is now secured: to see her daughter get a higher education.
Phnom Penh
September 2025
For Rin, a single mother of two in Cambodia, the sudden loss of her husband meant the weight of her family’s future fell entirely on her shoulders. Running a small store at home offered minimal income, and the struggle was so severe that her 20-year-old daughter was forced to skip school to work, helping to cover basic food and daily needs. The hardship was compounded by the fear of a medical emergency, which always meant overwhelming bills.
The ESi Mom Program provided a turning point. As ESi Mom members in her community began using their ESi Pay digital accounts to buy goods from her, Rin's store transformed. Her daily income skyrocketed from $2.50 to $12.00, allowing her to stock more supplies and grow her business.
Combined with the $15 per week basic income from ESi Mom, Rin no longer worries about food. She can now save her store earnings to pay rent, utilities, and build a vital emergency fund for when sickness inevitably strikes.
Most powerfully, the support means her daughter no longer has to choose work over her future. Rin's dream is now secured: to see her daughter get a higher education.
ESI MOM PROGRAM TRANSFORMING FAMILIES SAYS WARD HEAD OF WARD 10
Barahakshetra, Sunsari | September 2025 — Ward Head Tej Bahadur Gurung says life in Ward 10 of Barahakshetra Municipality was once extremely difficult for families especially single mothers. Children often missed school to help at home, and mothers worked long hours with little or no income. This month, the ESi Mom Program ensured mothers across Wards received daily support helping them provide food, manage households and send children to school. The program’s guarantee of consistent assistance is giving single mothers more than security it is giving them hope. Families who once faced constant hardship are now seeing brighter days, with children attending school and mothers empowered to care for their families.
Barahakshetra, Sunsari
September 2025
Ward Head Tej Bahadur Gurung says life in Ward 10 of Barahakshetra Municipality was once extremely difficult for families especially single mothers. Children often missed school to help at home, and mothers worked long hours with little or no income. This month, the ESi Mom Program ensured mothers across Wards received daily support helping them provide food, manage households and send children to school. The program’s guarantee of consistent assistance is giving single mothers more than security it is giving them hope. Families who once faced constant hardship are now seeing brighter days, with children attending school and mothers empowered to care for their families.
MOTHERS EXPERIENCE A FESTIVAL OF HAPPINESS WITH SUPPORT FROM EINSTRONG FOUNDATION
Barahakshetra, Sunsari | September 2025 — Dashain, the biggest Hindu festival in Nepal, brings both celebration and challenges for many families. This year, mothers in Barahakshetra Municipality experienced the festival differently for the first time, with support from the Einstrong Foundation. Across Wards 1 to 11, women received essentials that brought food, comfort, and dignity to their homes. The foundation’s efforts give single mothers more than stability they give hope. For families who once faced scarcity during the festival, the support transformed fear into celebration, allowing children and mothers to enjoy Dashain with joy and reassurance.
Barahakshetra, Sunsari
September 2025
Dashain, the biggest Hindu festival in Nepal, brings both celebration and challenges for many families. This year, mothers in Barahakshetra Municipality experienced the festival differently for the first time, with support from the Einstrong Foundation. Across Wards 1 to 11, women received essentials that brought food, comfort, and dignity to their homes. The foundation’s efforts give single mothers more than stability they give hope. For families who once faced scarcity during the festival, the support transformed fear into celebration, allowing children and mothers to enjoy Dashain with joy and reassurance.
