Adventina Cosoro:

‘Having my own business has made a better woman. I am now in control of my future and I don’t have to depend on anyone.’
Deborah, Agripreneur:

“Women should encourage each other to do things by themselves. They have to wake up and be creative in order to succeed. Don’t depend on men. Don’t depend on your parents.”
Although her business is just a year old, Deborah has been able to increase her income by more than 50 percent while creating jobs for members of the rural community where her farm is situated.
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