A loan helped a member to buy dishes, bags, shoes, and fabrics.


Santhiaba Mosquee Group's story

Ms. Diouma, the woman with her hand raised on the right side of the photo, is the group representative. She is single, 56 years old, and a mother of 2 school-aged daughters. In addition, she has other young girls who are under her care. Ms. Diouma has a shop at home where she sells all kinds of dishes, bags, shoes, and fabrics. She sources her inventory from the sub-region. Her business profits will be used to cover daily living expenses, pay for the children's schooling, and build her savings.

In this group: Diouma, Marie

Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Anita Whitby.


This loan is special because:

It empowers women in rural and suburban Senegal.



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