By Ana Paula Clemente Mateus
At a small market in the town of Namapa, in Eráti district, Nampula province, a group of ten women faces daily challenges as they work to support their families by selling wheat flour fritters.
Despite their hard work and dedication, the income they earn is only enough for basic survival, limiting the growth of their small businesses. Nevertheless, these women hold ambitious dreams: expanding their activities, opening grocery shops, and upgrading their stalls into more structured businesses.
The initial funds for their ventures were obtained through great sacrifice. Some relied on temporary jobs, such as working on farms owned by local economic agents, while others saved money from selling agricultural products they cultivated themselves.
However, the challenges they face are not only financial. Many of these women also encounter social barriers within their own households. According to testimonies collected on site, some husbands disapprove of their wives’ business activities, associating their presence in public spaces with dishonorable behavior, which leads to conflict and further limits women’s autonomy.
In light of this situation, the women are calling for urgent support. Among their main needs are access to funding, training, and investment opportunities particularly in poultry farming and the creation of agricultural associations, which could significantly improve their livelihoods.
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