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Isatu, the first woman on the right, is the featured borrower of Isatu's Female Farmers Group. She would like to sincerely thank all of the Kiva lenders for their first loan. It enabled the group members to break free from the local moneylenders who were charging them nearly 100% interest. As a result, all of the group members have fully recovered their businesses, have repaid their first loan, and are successfully farming again.
The group is now seeking a second loan to expand further. The global COVID-19 pandemic is causing food shortages in some areas of Sierra Leone, as imported rice becomes more scarce. A second Kiva loan will not only further empower these women, but it will enable them to take advantage of the current market for rice and enhance food access in Sierra Leone at a time when this is badly needed. The profits will be used to ensure the children of all of the members can go to school and create a support fund for young female farmers.
In this group: Isatu, Hawa, Nawarra, Sampa, Memuna, Hawa, Mamy, Amie, Marie, Baby
