Inspirational Women | Brave Mothers of the Sahel

“Well-being for all”

Bassira Idi, 30, lives in the remote rural village of Kaki Fada in Zinder, Niger. She is married, has five children and joined her local Mothers’ Club when years of drought left her struggling to feed her family.

She says: “I joined the Mothers’ Club because it is a support framework for women. I personally had no source of income, and I often relied on my parents’ help. My husband was often away from home trying to find work.

“Our club is called “Dadin Kowa”, which means “well-being for all” in Hausa.

“I am the leader of this Mothers’ Club, and I am one of the five members of the board. The Red Cross trained us on business skills, how to manage associations and how to promote good nutrition practices.