The people behind the numbers.

"After her husband's illness drained their savings, a seed grant helped a mother of three reopen her produce stall. Six months on, she's hired two part-time helpers from her neighborhood."

"A scholarship and laptop kept a final-year nursing student enrolled when her family could no longer afford fees. She graduated last spring and now works in a rural clinic."

"Three months of emergency rental support gave a young family the breathing room to find stable work and avoid losing custody of their children during a job transition."

"Coverage of post-surgical medication and follow-up appointments allowed a day laborer to recover fully and return to his trade without falling into long-term debt."