Jacqueline Novogratz tells a moving story of  an encounter in a Nairobi slum with Jane, a former prostitute, whose dreams of escaping poverty, of becoming a doctor and of getting married were fulfilled in an unexpected way.

Jacqueline Novogratz: An escape from poverty

An escape from poverty

In Nairobi's Mathare Valley, a woman transcends poverty's bounds, crafting hope and dignity from despair through entrepreneurship.

Jane's journey from the depths of poverty to self-sufficiency exemplifies the power of microfinance in fostering economic independence.

Redefining dreams, a Nairobi woman leverages her struggles, turning adversity into a platform for empowerment and community service.