A loan helped a member sell fabrics and shoes.


08-Fankama Group's story

Created in June of 2009, this group is made up of 9 women from the same area. They are dynamic and united. They share good relationships and retail sales is their primary business and source of income.

Madame Kady is 53 years old with her hand raised on the picture. She is married and has 6 children and two others under her care. With her new loan she plans on purchasing fabrics and shoes for resale. The profits will serve to take care of the children's school fees and necessities, her own needs, and also savings.

In this group: Kady, Saly, Khadidiatou, Mariama, Fatoumata, Maimouna, Fatou, Bamby, Aminata

Translated from French by Kiva volunteer firouzeh attwood.


This loan is special because:

It empowers entrepreneurs living in rural Senegal.



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