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How one woman brings safe, clean drinking water to her Ghanaian community

With support from Kiva & Jibu, Aisha — an entrepreneur in Ghana — expanded her water distribution business, providing safe, affordable water while reducing plastic waste. Her growing business not only supports her family and creates local jobs, but it has also empowered her as an independent woman and community leader.

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