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| Manny Keita |
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The women of Manny Keita's village in the Siguiri region of Guinea, West Africa, are used to hard work. Like mothers around the world, they raise the children, take care of the house, and prepare the food, which in this case means gathering wood, bringing water and growing crops. The nearest city is 48 miles away and money is needed to purchase necessities. But how to make money in a village without much money? When the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) came to town, they didn't just bring food and medicine. They also brought loans. They taught the women basic literacy skills, including math and bookkeeping and then helped them apply for small loans. With her $100, Manny traveled to the city, purchased supplies for her family and bought extra things that she sold in the village in her new small shop. Now Manny has confidence to move to bigger things. The duku tigui (chief) of the village says the ADRA project has taught the importance of education and, more importantly, has brought hope!
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