Sebithiokho 1 Group
A loan of $2,400 helps a member to purchase fabrics, haberdashery and toddler goods for resale.
Sebithiokho 1 Group's story
The banc villageois was created in September 2013 and is made up of brave women who are active in trade. They live in the same village and the surrounding area. They have benefited from several loans and have always honored their commitments.
Madame Aissatou Samba is a 38-year-old married woman with 4 children, including 2 daughters. She trades in fabrics, haberdashery and children's items. She's the group's representative, on the right of the photo with her hand raised.
She's going to buy fabrics with half her loan, 100,000 F worth of haberdashery items, and 110,000 F worth of baby articles.
She has good sales techniques and has built up a loyal clientele, most of whom she sells to on credit
With her profits, she contributes to her health insurance plan, pays for her children's schooling and plans to build her own house.
In this group: Marie, Elisabeth, Aïssatou Moussa, Aby
Translated from French by Kiva volunteerCaitlin LeClair. View original language description.