Success story of a female Somali refugee aiming to launch a livestock cooperative
Ethiopia
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In this video, see how Habiba Moghe Hussain, a Somali refugee, transformed her cattle business after winning Ethiopia's Business Plan Competition, and now aims to establish a women's livestock cooperative to empower her community.
Habiba Moghe Hussain, a Somali refugee and mother of three, transformed her cattle-trading business after winning a Business Plan Competition in Ethiopia. Supported by the Netherlands, the ILO and Hasi Consulting, the competition helped her refine her business strategy and awarded her a grant of US$900. With additional support from business development services (BDS), she was able to draft a formal business plan and start keeping proper financial records. Filled with renewed confidence, Habiba dreams of establishing a women’s cooperative focused on the sale of all types of livestock for others in her community.
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