This group was created in December 2009 at the innauguration of the Banc villageois. It is made up of dynamic members who are supportive and get along very well together.
Standing on the right in the photo with her hand raised, Maya is the representative of the group. She is 25 years old, single and raising one small child (the daughter of her niece).
With the loan she will buy chicks and chicken feed so as to develop her poultry activity. With the profits, she will put aside more in savings and pay the child’s school fees as well as improving living conditions for her little family, as far as food and healthcare are concerned.
In this group: Maya , Khoudia, Djidere, Mariama, Ndeye, Oumou*, Ouleymatou, Ramatoulaye, Ramatoulaye*, Diacoumba, Mariama, Mame Binta, Bernadette, Fatou, Adama Dioulde*, Nar*, Housseye, Mariama, Coumba, Nogoye, Sagna, Salimatou
*not pictured
Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Teresa KramerView original language description