A loan helped a member to raise sheep and bullocks.


Gpf Yelitare Ngoumbou Thile Group's story

Since its inception, this group has been made up of women helping each other, mainly in the livestock sector. Madame Koya, standing on the right of the photo with her hand raised, is the group's leader. She is 42 years old, married and has three children, including 1 daughter. With the loan she is applying for, she will buy sheep, a bullock and will use the rest for expenses related to her business. With the proceeds, she plans to improve her business but also for the needs of the family.

In this group: Dado, Koya, Aissata, Coumba Seydi, Hawa Sidy, Ba

Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Niclas Witton.


This loan is special because:

It empowers women working in agriculture in rural Senegal.



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