A loan helped a member to buy 50,000 francs' worth of jewelry and clothing, 100,000 francs for a sack of bissap (flower used to flavor beverages), a sack of sugar, a sack of baobab fruit and 100 bottles.


Kadier Mandiakou Group's story

Fatoumata, 37, is a married woman who has three children. She sells jewelry, clothing and locally made juice to order. She is well experienced in this sector. With her earnings she can add to her assets and cover her daily expenses.

In this group: Bineta, Fatoumata, Gnama, Seynabou

Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Naomi Shamban.


This loan is special because:

It empowers women in rural and suburban Senegal.



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