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CAF Edem is a women's group with 11 members, located near Lomé. The group has fifteen dependent children, ten of whom are in school, and the average age of the members is 50. The members mainly work as seamstresses and food vendors, selling porridge in particular.
Afantsawo, aged 55, is married and a mother. She has been running her own food shop for over twenty years. Her husband is a trader and they share the household expenses. All her children attend school, which is a priority for her.
She has applied for a share of the group loan, as she faces financial difficulties that limit her trips to the market and restrict her supply. With her share of the loan, she plans to buy cans of oil to increase her stock and better meet customer demand. This financing will enable her to increase her profits, strengthen her business and improve her household's economic stability. Some of the profits generated will be saved and reinvested, with the long-term goal of expanding her business.
The members of the group believe that the loan will enable them to develop their businesses by increasing their stock of goods, which will contribute to improving their incomes and living conditions.
Loan added: 30 January 2026
CAF Edem Group's loan repayment schedule
| Date | Expected repayments | Actual repayments |
|---|---|---|
| £89.78 | ||
| £104.85 | ||
| £106.92 | ||
| £109.03 | ||
| £111.18 | ||
| £113.37 | ||
| £115.60 |
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