A loan helped a member to buy incense, jewellery, and clothes for retail sale.


10 Ps 1 Takku Tekki Group's story

This six-member group was created in February 2014 and is made up of women who live in neighbouring areas and are united by good relations.

Mrs. Aida is the leader of the group. She is 62 years old, married and has seven children, three of whom are in school. Mrs Aida is very involved in the development activities of her area and is the president of the banc villageois. Mrs. Aida has been active in the trade of incense, jewellery and clothes for more than 25 years and has a lot of experience.

With her new loan she will buy the above-mentioned goods to sell them in her neighbourhood. The profits will allow her to strengthen her business and her savings at the banc villageois.

In this group: Aida, Mame, Astou, Ndeye Maty, Amy, Khady

Translated from French by Kiva volunteer anonymized.


This loan is special because:

It empowers women in rural and suburban Senegal.



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