The 2019 Faces of Shea series highlights the enormous contribution of women in the shea industry, from processing to marketing. This episode highlights what women empowerment means. For Adisatu, a shea collector from Guinerou in Benin, it means having the resources to solve her problems. Through her shea income, Adisatu is able to contribute to her children’s school fees and afford their health expenses.
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