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Loans help refugee mums revive businesses in Dadaab camps
A decent loan that refugee mum Hafsa Mursal Abdi received in February has enabled her ailing business in the refugee camps in Dadaab to revive and become the livelihood support for her seven children.
Hafsa Mursal and Maano Mohamud Gagaal, two refugee mothers in Dadaab, have successfully revived their businesses using loans, providing financial support for their families.
What was announced
- Hafsa Mursal received a loan in February, allowing her to restock her shop and support her seven children.
- Maano Mohamud Gagaal used a loan of 130,000 shillings to buy solar equipment and refrigerators, generating daily profits.
- Both women have achieved financial independence and improved their families' living conditions through their businesses.
Context
The article highlights the positive impact of loans on refugee mothers' businesses as humanitarian assistance declines.
““I am the only one supporting my children. Their food, clothing and healthcare depend on me. Now I can provide what they need through this business.””
Why this matters: This story illustrates how small loans can empower refugee families, showcasing a path towards self-sufficiency in challenging circumstances.
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Hafso Mursal sits inside the shop she expanded using a business loan in Hagardera refugee camp/Ahmed Abdullahi Jama/Ergo
A decent loan that refugee mum Hafsa Mursal Abdi received in February has enabled her ailing business in the refugee camps in Dadaab to revive and become the livelihood support for her seven children.
Hafsa, 28, received the loan from a local organisation and restocked her shop in Hagadera camp with popular food items. Having floundered for a year due to lack of capital, the shop is now thriving.
Hafsa earns a steady profit that covers her household expenses and enables her to repay the loan instalments. She has repaid half already and is confident of clearing the rest soon. She reinvests part of her earnings back into the business and uses the rest for food, school expenses, and other household needs. Before expanding her shop, life was difficult.
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