A loan helped a member to buy 3 backs of baobab fruit, 2 sacks of red sorrel, 2 sacks of sugar, 12 boxes of bags, and ingredients.


Sikilo Est Group's story

Mme Aminata, who is on the right of the photo with her hand raised, is the representative of the group. She, 34, is a widow and the mother of 4 children, 2 of whom are girls. She sells fruit juice and fresh water. She buys her basic ingredients in the surrounding villages, such as baobab fruit, red sorrel, and sugar. Her profits are used to increase her savings and take care of her family expenses.

In this group: Maye, Aminata, Khadiatou, Rouguiyata, Aissatou, Fatoumata, Kadidiatou, Boudy, Awa, Tacko, Adama, Fatoumata Binta, Niama, Salimata Mamadou, Maimouna, Faty, Fatoumata, Maimouna, Djiba Woury

Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Hannah Ridge.


This loan is special because:

It empowers women in rural and suburban Senegal.



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