Kanema Group
A loan of $2,325 helps a member to buy baobab fruit, hibiscus tea, sugar, seeds and fertilizer.
Kanema Group's story
This group was formed in December 2010. It is composed of members living in the same village.
Josiane, 43 years old, is the group's representative. She sells juice and vegetables. Standing on the right of the photo, with her hand raised, Josiane is married and a mother of four. She also has another child in her care.
She runs a small juice and vegetable business. She has considerable experience in management and commerce. With this loan, she plans to buy baobab fruit, hibiscus tea, and sugar for her juice business, as well as seeds and fertilizer for her vegetable garden.
The profits will be used to increase her savings and provide for her children's basic needs, such as schooling and healthcare.
In this group: Virginie Gustavie, Madeleine, Monique, Eveline, Therese, Inee Francoise, Viviane, Marie, Aimee, Julienne, Josiane
Translated from French by Kiva volunteerKarine Desruisseaux. View original language description.