Adding to basket
Madame Marcelle, on the right of the photo, raising her hand, is the group's leader. She is a widow, 68 years old, who has seven children, including a daughter. She also looks after four grandsons and four nephews. Madame Marcelle is engaged in selling lemon concentrate, woven pagnes and shea butter. She buys her supplies in the surrounding villages with a view to selling them in the capital. She uses the proceeds to build up her savings and manage her family's expenses.
In this group: Marcelle, Albertine, Madeleine, Claudine
Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Niclas Witton. View original language description.
