A loan helped a member to buy peanut paste and lemon juice.


Santhiaba Wolof Group's story

Madame Fatoumata, with her hand raised in the photo, is the group's leader. She is married, aged 57 and has two children, including a daughter. She runs a small business selling lemon juice, peanut paste and dried fish. She sells her products from home and in her local market. She has a good deal of experience in her field. The proceeds will be used to pay for her children's healthcare and to contribute to the family's daily expenses.

In this group: Seynabou, Kande, Virginie, Ndeye Coumba, Mariama, Aissatou, Fatoumata, Awa, Flora, Fatou, Sifaye, Amy, Fatou, Marietou, Mame, Dieng, Arame, Aminata

Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Niclas Witton.


This loan is special because:

It empowers women in rural and suburban Senegal.



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