Madam Rokhy, with her hand up on the right-hand side of the photo, is the group's representative. She is 52 years of age, married and mother of seven children, including three girls who are all still in school. She also supports her two nephews and their mother. She makes dyes and sells dried fish, lemon juice, palm oil and myrrh that she buys from neighbouring countries. Her earnings will help cover daily expenses, school fees for the children she supports and to build her savings.
In this group: Rokhy, Ramatoulaye
Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Michel Proulx. View original language description.