How Gatsata women weaved their way out of poverty

Over a decade ago, they solely depended on their husbands for everything. That is, however, a thing of the past following an initiative that brought these women together under the Agaseke k’Umubyeyi Cooperative to make handicrafts.
Agaseke k'Umubyeyi Cooperative at work. The women converge once a week to make handicrafts. / Ange Violette Iradukunda
Agaseke k'Umubyeyi Cooperative at work. The women converge once a week to make handicrafts. / Ange Violette Iradukunda
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