The couple never missed a meeting. They learned how to start saving money little by little. Using their newfound business skills, they sold anything from chocolates to clothing. Carla learned how to wisely invest profits back into their venture and her husband became a skilled business manager. Now, they make a consistent income selling water and sweets, and they also manage a public bathroom. In addition to overcoming addiction, Carla has also overcome a physical challenge. Born with cerebral palsy, she doesn’t have movement in one of her arms and says walking is difficult. But now, she uses her testimony to encourage others.

“My friends ask me, ‘where do you get so much strength from?’ I have gone through very, very hard times away from the Lord, when I lived in the streets there were many dangers, many times of hunger looking for something to eat, but He kept me alive, and much more now I believe that He keeps me alive for His glory.” 

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