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For many years she had been earning a small income from selling carrots at her local market.
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Taytu’s story – Taytu was diagnosed with leprosy as a child. For many years she had been earning a small income from selling carrots at her local market, but she longed to have a thriving business that would help her family live more comfortably. When given the opportunity to complete a small business development course, Taytu found she had such a passion for the subject that she became a role model for her classmates, helping them to learn.
Now, having been provided with start-up capital of her own, she's expanding her carrot business and starting sheep rearing, making use of the pastures near her home. Taytu is one of many people affected by leprosy in Ethiopia who have now completed training and graduated with the skills they need to run a business. Now they can enjoy financial security.