Adding to basket
These women are part of a local group formed in June 2015. They live in the same neighborhood, and are relatives, friends and share a common link in the retail industry. They have repaid several loans successfully.
Ms. Seynabou, 40 years old, is the representative on the right in the photo, with her hand raised. She is a married woman and mother of four children, one of whom is a girl, and all of whom are in school.
Seynabou is active in the trade of dried fish and various goods (soap, detergent...). She buys from wholesalers and resells at home. She has 6 years of experience in this sector.
With her loan, she plans to buy soap, detergent and baskets of dried fish that she will resell on cash and credit, getting paid daily.
Her profits will allow her to bolster her savings, manage her children's needs and pay their school fees.
In this group: Seynabou, Aïssatou, Aïssatou, Adama, Thiaba Diiagne, Yaye Saly, Bineta, Rokhaya, Henriette, Binta, Khady, Coumba, Aïssatou, Khady, Fatou
Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Yilin Tan. View original language description.
