Madam Khardiatou, on the right of the photo with her hand raised, is the group's representative.
She is 37 years old and divorced with 3 daughters. She sells local produce, fabrics and secondhand clothes.
Madam Khardiatou buys her stock at the weekly markets in the area where she lives and then resells it retail in her neighbourhood.
She uses her profits to build up her savings and cover the family's living expenses, such as food, schooling and healthcare for the children.
In this group: Viviane, Touty, Binta, Mariama, Mariama, Khardiatou , Fatou, Mariama
Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Emma Nendick. View original language description.
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