How to financially empower the mothers in your life

Women need room to run their financial lives. If there is a single cost you can remove from a mother’s life, remove it (Photo: Gemini)

Mothers give so much to their families and communities, often even when they have very little left themselves. This Mother's Day weekend, we explore ways to support them in meaningful ways and how to empower the mothers in your life financially, whether they are your spouse, parent, sister, friend or caregiver.

According to financial literacy expert Patrick Wameyo, when money is put in someone’s hands, financial literacy is also required for it to have an impact. He distinguishes between access to money and true empowerment, emphasising that financial literacy must come first.