A loan helped a member to buy different home goods to resell.


01_Medina Matala Group's story

This group, composed of good and honest women, is part of the Banc Villageois created in May 2013. They are from the name neighborhood and are united by good social and professional ties.

Ms. Faguèye is the official. She is 44, divorced, and the mother of two sons. She is very energetic and committed to doing commerce in her town. In the photo, she is standing at the right with a hand raise.

Faguèye has been active in the commerce of home appliances, foodstuff, fabrics, and dish ware for a long time with over 15 years of good experience.

With her new loan, she going to purchase televisions and kitchen ware which she manages to sell at a good profit margin in spite of the competition.

The earnings from her business enable her to bolster her savings and to cover her children's clothing, food, medical care, schooling, ….

In this group: Faguèye, Aminata, Khadidiatou

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Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Daniel Kuey.


This loan is special because:

It empowers women in rural and suburban Senegal.



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