Benkadi Group
A loan of $3,400 helps a member to buy calves, raise them for a few months before selling them at profitable prices.
Benkadi Group's story
Lamine is the man holding the rope of the bullock in the photo. A Malian, Lamine is the group's leader and has been raising cattle for 15 years. He is married, aged 43, has 5 children and his wife is a housewife. He has turned to the MFI in order to expand his business. Lamine buys calves, rears them for a few months before selling them at profitable prices at the local market. He admires well-kept animals, and that's what makes him so passionate about his work. Lamine expects a quarterly profit of 150,000 to 200,000 CFA francs. The profit generated will enable him to support his family by meeting medical expenses. He is generous and has a good reputation. He plans to become an individual borrower in the future, expanding his business.
In this group: Daouda, Siaka, Sayon, Lamine, Bourama, Adama
Translated from French by Kiva volunteerNiclas Witton. View original language description.