Magatte

Dakar, Senegal

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Magatte

Member since

October 2012

On-time repayments

46 installments  •  72%

About Me

I am Senegalese, I live in Dakar, the capital of Senegal, which is situated at the extreme west of Africa - we call Senegal "the port of Africa." It's a country that's very sunny and agreeable, especially between the months of December and May, when the tempertures stay under 22 degrees (Celcius.)
I am marries, with four boys who are still in my charge, my husband is retired.
I work for a developmental NGO which is working to promote women's economic capapbilities, and the intergration of all of Africa.

My Business

The NGO does processing and conservation of local products, and I, along with the other women in it, promote its products. This allowed me to start a small business and its profits allow me to pay the recurring charges (water, electricity etc.)
In my business I sell local produce, that is to say:
- Millet, corn turned into couscous, thiakri flour
- Fruits and vegetables preserved in syrup
- Peanut paste
These products are very popular in Senegal and especially with the arrival of a new ruler who educates Senegalese about consuming local products, demand has increased.
Having trained in processing and preserving local products, I want to expand my business and prepare my own products, therefore doubling my income and being better able to support my children in the cost of their studies.

Loan Proposal

L’ONG dispose d’une unité de transformation et conservation des produits locaux, je fais la promotion de ses produits avec les femmes que nous encadrons ; ce qui m’a permis de monter un petit commerce et les bénéfices me servent à supporter les charges récurrentes ( électricité eau etc)
Dans mon commerce je dispose de produits locaux c’est-à-dire :
- le mil , le mais transformé en cous –cous ,farine thiakri
- Les fruits et légumes transformés en sirop et conserves
- La pâte d’arachide
Ces produits sont très prisés au Sénégal et surtout avec l’arrivée de nouveau gouvernant qui sensibilisent les sénégalais à consommer les produits locaux, la demande a augmenté
Ayant bénéficié d’une formation en transformation et conservation des produits locaux je souhaiterais agrandir mon entreprise et préparer moi-même mes produits par conséquent doubler mes bénéfices et pouvoir mieux aider mes enfants pour leurs études (coût)

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About Me

Je suis sénégalaise , j’habite Dakar la capitale du Sénégal qui est situé à l’extrême ouest de l’Afrique on nomme le Sénégal « la porte de l’Afrique « ; c’est un pays très ensoleillé et il fait agréable surtout entre les mois de Décembre au mois de mai où les température ne dépasse pas les 22 degré .
Je suis mariée et j’ai quatre garçons qui sont encore à ma charge ; mon mari est retraité.
Je travaille dans une ONG de développement qui œuvre pour la promotion économique des femmes et pour l’intégration africaine.

My Business

L’ONG dispose d’une unité de transformation et conservation des produits locaux, je fais la promotion de ses produits avec les femmes que nous encadrons ; ce qui m’a permis de monter un petit commerce et les bénéfices me servent à supporter les charges récurrentes ( électricité eau etc)
Dans mon commerce je dispose de produits locaux c’est-à-dire :
- le mil , le mais transformé en cous –cous ,farine thiakri
- Les fruits et légumes transformés en sirop et conserves
- La pâte d’arachide
Ces produits sont très prisés au Sénégal et surtout avec l’arrivée de nouveau gouvernant qui sensibilisent les sénégalais à consommer les produits locaux, la demande a augmenté
Ayant bénéficié d’une formation en transformation et conservation des produits locaux je souhaiterais agrandir mon entreprise et préparer moi-même mes produits par conséquent doubler mes bénéfices et pouvoir mieux aider mes enfants pour leurs études (coût)

Loan Proposal

L’ONG dispose d’une unité de transformation et conservation des produits locaux, je fais la promotion de ses produits avec les femmes que nous encadrons ; ce qui m’a permis de monter un petit commerce et les bénéfices me servent à supporter les charges récurrentes ( électricité eau etc)
Dans mon commerce je dispose de produits locaux c’est-à-dire :
- le mil , le mais transformé en cous –cous ,farine thiakri
- Les fruits et légumes transformés en sirop et conserves
- La pâte d’arachide
Ces produits sont très prisés au Sénégal et surtout avec l’arrivée de nouveau gouvernant qui sensibilisent les sénégalais à consommer les produits locaux, la demande a augmenté
Ayant bénéficié d’une formation en transformation et conservation des produits locaux je souhaiterais agrandir mon entreprise et préparer moi-même mes produits par conséquent doubler mes bénéfices et pouvoir mieux aider mes enfants pour leurs études (coût)

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$400.00

Date disbursed

Nov 12, 2012

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

12 months

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  • Magatte    Oct 25, 2017

    Hello dear members of the Zidisha community, I write to have news because since the year 2017 the group of Senegal does not work anymore we will want to know what is happening; Hein Mame Diarra DRAME give us information please. Thanks see you soon

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  • Magatte    Feb 28, 2017

    bjr expensive lenders; __ I send you this message to hear from you and also inform you news of my business, I never cease to thank you for the support that you have given me, in fact with this support I " I can grow my business and therefore finance the 2 of my son who studies at university they will have their diplomas next year; that is why I am trying to invest on a market garden perimeter to better capture funds in any case I do not have big financial worries thanks to you. God keep you and bless you soon!

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  • Magatte    Jan 16, 2017

    bjr expensive lenders, __ I thank you once again for the confidence in myself and my company, besides my business is doing very well, I have had during these two years to support 2 of the tuition fees my children and expenses of the house thanks to this business with your financial aid course. I plan to open a second store in another neighborhood. I would keep you posted. __Vive The Zidisha Community Live lenders that God grant you long life with many good things for you to continue to help those in need. ! ! __Good luck ! !

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  • Magatte    Jan 6, 2017

    Bjr dear members Zidisha community, I wish you a happy new year 2017, this year to be a year full of good surprises and success in all our projects and companies. __GOOD LUCK

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  • Magatte    Jan 6, 2017

    bjr dear members of the Zidisha community, I apologize for having to stay long without giving my news is because we have connection problems in the area where I am but I give thanks to God my decision is between well and I plan other activities and will be thanks to you donors. __merci for the support and trust.

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  • Magatte    Mar 2, 2016

    Dear lenders I could not repay my loan in recent months because I had some health problems and I have not been able to work but I believe that with the reduction in the payment I could get out

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  • Magatte    Dec 13, 2015

    hello dear lenders __ coming back to you to inform you of the status of my case which was further expanded I "ve bought another freezer for drinks and I also introduced a new product toasted cashews

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  • Magatte    Oct 24, 2015

    I want to increase my monthly payment because I earn a little more and I want other person benefits

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  • Magatte    Jun 15, 2015

    Chers prêteurs
    je suis dans la période la plus propice de mes affaires parce que c'est la période de jeun pour une durée d' un mois et les repas les plus prisés à l'heure de la coupure du jeun sont les aliments çà base de céréales (fodé bouillies de mil et de maïs, la pâte d'arachide mélangé avec de la poudre de baobab) les jus de fruits à base de produits locaux les chiffres d'affaire vont doubler et je pourrais acheter un 2e congélateur pour l'été . Merci pour la confiance et le soutien

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  • Magatte    May 16, 2015

    j'ai eu deux malades dans la famille qui sont finalement décédéés que j'ai pris en charge sinon les affaires marchent;je veux dimunier les mensualité que pour trois merci

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  • Magatte    May 16, 2015

    BONJOUR TOUT LE MONDE
    je suis partie en mission depuis plus de 2 mois dans la zone rurale ou il n'y a pas d'institution ni de banque ni d'internet; il faut acheter le net en clé usb, mais néanmoins mon busness se porte bien je suis en train de chercher pour les prochains mois un autre local pour ouvrir une 2e boutique, sinon j"ai demandé pour 2 mois de réduire mon mensualité parceque j'ai eu deux personne malades dans ma famille qui sont finalement décédé et que j'ai du pendre en charge; merci pour la compréhension

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  • Magatte    Feb 24, 2015

    hello chère communauté zidisha
    ses temps ci vous m'avez entendu parce que j'étais trop pris mais ne vous inquiété pas je suis dans les affaires et celà marche bien dieu merci

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  • Magatte    Aug 1, 2014

    This is the end of the fast for Muslims in Senegal. The Korité festival (for the end of Ramadan) happened on July 30 and I ran out of fruit juice; in any case I was able to make a profit.
    Thank you.

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  • Magatte    Jun 7, 2014

    Hello,
    This morning I left for the market very early to buy the fruits and vegetables I needed for the Christian holiday on June 9 in Senegal, since I received a large order. I'm excited about it since it means a lot of money.
    Thanks for your support.

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  • Magatte    May 23, 2014

    Hello dear,

    I'm honored by the nice comments that you made about me and AFAO. Thank you!

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  • klunpa01    May 20, 2014

    Dear Lenders!

    I had the chance to visit the AFAO factory last Friday. It is located in Gorom, which is about an hour outside of Dakar Below are some pictures of the exterior of the factory and the surrounding neighborhood. You will see as well the same juice stand that is located in Mme. Fall's profile picture.

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  • Magatte    May 19, 2014

    Hello Paige,
    I was honored to have you and Myriam visit and agree to come all the way to our factory in Gorom to help with our work there and donate materials. I'm proud of belonging to the Zidisha community and I look forward to the other women from AFAO benefiting from Zidisha loans.

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  • mfrost3    May 16, 2014

    Here are some pictures of Mme Fall with jars of vegetables she has preserved and supplies for AFAO. She is on the left with another Zidisha member and AFAO member Ndaté Dieng.

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  • klunpa01    May 15, 2014

    Dear Lenders!

    My name is Paige Klunk, and I am currently a Client Relationship Manager for Zidisha in Senegal. Yesterday, Miriam and I had the opportunity to meet Mme. Magatte Fall at the office of AFAO in Dakar. She met us in front of the building with a warm smile and gentle wave, leading us upstairs to her fifth floor office.

    Mme. Fall is currently on her second loan with Zidisha. Her first loan enabled her to commence her business of making juices, and with her second loan she was able to expand by buying a freezer to store the juices she makes. The freezer was a great success! Mme. Fall's business has doubled.

    The benefits of Mme. Fall's loans are evident in how she supports her family and her local community. She mentioned she was able to pay a full year's tuition for her son, who just past his baccalaureate exam! Not only does her family benefit but she supports the sustainability of her association as well. Women who are members of the association actually buy juices and other goods from her to resell.

    While discussing the success of her business, Mme. Fall was also very eager to talk about her full-time work. Mme. Fall is Technician of Health at AFAO Senegal, also known as WAWA (West African Women's Association) in English. She travels often to rural areas to educate about the prevention of diseases, such as malaria and AIDs. AFAO also gives women the formative and educational tools they need to be successful in their trade. Mme. Fall proudly showed us several of the pamphlets that AFAO uses, ranging from topics on how to package local foods for resale to pamphlets educating on importing goods through customs.

    Mme. Fall's success has not only benefited her family but her local community as well. She is very motivated with her work with AFAO and is proud of the success of her business. Miriam and I had a pleasant visit with Mme. Fall, and I only look forward to the next time I can visit to see how Mme. Fall's work has continued to progress.

    Sincerely,
    Paige Klunk
    Senegal Client Relationship Manager
    Zidisha

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  • Magatte    May 9, 2014

    I've been at my new business for five months now and it's going really well. I'm tempted to add more products, but I have to start slowly and wait until I've finished with this loan and see what else I can add.

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