Behind closed doors in many communities, widows bear the crushing weight of stigma, isolation, and financial hardship. But they are also the silent warriors—raising children, holding families together, and striving for survival.
Affectionate Hands Foundation runs targeted empowerment programs that give widows the tools to reclaim their strength. Through micro-loans, skills training, and emotional support, we transform despair into determination.
One story that stays with us is Mama Joy, a widow from rural Uganda, who received tailoring training and a startup sewing machine. Today, she not only provides for her children but teaches other women in her village—becoming a beacon of resilience.
When you empower a widow, you uplift a household. Join us in rewriting the stories of women who refuse to be forgotten.


