By Sylvie Ebitoh | Project Leader
Mirabel was identified by Reach Out in 2017 in Tole in the South West Region and since then she has been consistent in her business. Even during the crisis season she worked so hard to keep her business alive but the Anglophone crisis dramatically disrupted businesses and forced her to relocate. She was one among Reach out’s active beneficiaries that faced severe challenges with their businesses during that period. The persistent gun battles, unlawful arrests, tragic killings, and the destruction of homes created an overwhelming atmosphere of tension, compelling many beneficiaries to seek safety elsewhere.
Mirabel had to relocate due to the fact that the environment in which she was doing her business was tagged a “Red Zone” marked by high level of instability. Due that movement she made a lot of loses as some of her business properties were missing and other things were taking forcefully by the non state armed group.
Before the crisis, she successfully operated a provisions business with a capital of 150,000 FRS ($241.48) and a monthly profit of 30,000 FRS. When the crisis struck, she prioritized her family's safety, leaving behind her business assets and using her savings to relocate. In the village, she embraced farming vegetables for sale, generating income to send her children back to school.
When calmness was restored in 2020 in Tole she decided to relocate back to Tole. She encountered a lot of challenges while in the village and that was the major reason she decided to return back to Tole to start all over again. Getting a loan from her meeting group she rented a piece of farm land for the cultivation of vegetables and other crops for sale. She also decided to hawk fresh fish as this could give her daily income since farming is seasonal. She is currently has a capital of 70,000frs and she is working hard to see that she gives her children a better life.
Today, her farming venture is thriving. She has joined cooperative and savings groups to raise capital for a new business. Reflecting on her journey, Mirabel proudly shares, "Thanks to Reach out for the invaluable training and support, I have been able to cater for my family and also encourage other young girls like me to start their own small business and instilled in them the importance of managing their finances wisely”. Thank you for your donation
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