00:06Christina Jadallah starts her day early.
00:10Like thousands of Sudanese women, selling tea provides the income that keeps her family
00:15going.
00:16The war forced her to leave Khartoum and shut down her small business.
00:21But since the Sudanese Armed Forces recaptured the city last year, more people are returning
00:27to the capital.
00:27Christina is one of those who have come back, hoping to rebuild her life.
00:33But restarting has not been easy.
00:35The prices of sugar, tea, milk and charcoal have risen sharply, while many customers have
00:42less money to spend.
00:43Every cup she sells is part of their struggle to earn enough to cover her costs and support
00:49her family.
00:51Despite the challenges, returning to work is about more than earning an income.
00:55My tea stall has become a place where neighbors, workers and passers-by gather once again.
01:00Normal life is slowly returning to parts of the city.
01:04Across Khartoum, tea ladies are playing a quiet but important role in reconnecting communities.
01:11Their difficult return to business reflects both their resilience and the challenges of
01:17rebuilding livelihoods.
01:19Economists say Sudan's informal sector has long provided jobs for millions of people, particularly
01:26women.
01:28My kids want an education, a home and food.
01:31We need to work in order to afford everything.
01:34Everything is very expensive now, and our income is low, but I don't have options.
01:39For Christina, each cup of tea represents more than a sale.
01:45It's a small step toward rebuilding a livelihood.
01:48And remember that, despite the hardships of war, many Sudanese are determined to start again.
01:56A huge amount of food.
01:57Thank you for the time, guys.
01:58Bye.
01:58Bye.
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