People's stories from Zimbabwe
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"We were severely stigmatised by our community. No one wanted us near them and people would laugh at us."
- Simiso Blessing (above, middle) with husband Abisaih and daughter More
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Betty’s story
Betty Mkusa © Progressio/ Marcus Perkins
Betty Mkusa, 55, leads a quiet revolution in Chilhambi, southern Malawi. The majority of small-scale farmers in Malawi are women just like her. But unlike the rest, Betty knows a thing or two about three plants, Jatropha, Neem and Moringa. In fact, she knows so much they call her ‘Mamma Jatropha’.
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