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This group is composed of two women sharing strong ties of solidarity and mutual aid. They live in the same neighborhood and jumped at the chance to joined the 'banc villageois’ when it was set up in town in December 2010. Their main work is in small-scale commerce.
Ms. Mbathio (standing at the far left in the photo with a hand raised) is the group's representative. She is 60, married, and the mother of three children, including a daughter. She is a clothier and enjoys experience in this business for having done it for several years.
With her new loan, she intends to purchase some fabrics and sewing supplies to making clothing to sell to her customer base. With the profits, she plans to develop her business, bolster her savings, and help her husband with family expenses.
In this group: Mbathio, Anta Khoulé
Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Daniel Kuey. View original language description.
