Before joining Otem Collective’s Parent Support Groups, Peter’s home felt disconnected. He ate meals alone while his wife and children ate separately. It seemed normal until he began learning about the power of family connection through simple, everyday moments.

Peter started sitting with his family at mealtimes, listening to his children, and involving his wife in household decisions. Through the agriculture initiative and village savings groups, Peter also gained the tools to provide for his family—earning income from his harvest, starting a poultry project, and building savings for future opportunities so his children can thrive at home. 

Peter’s transformation has extended beyond his own home. Friends and relatives who visit his family leave inspired by what they see, carrying those lessons back to their own families.