The economic crisis plaguing the country has led more women to selling food on the street, forcing them into a more challenging existence.
Khartoum: AlTaghyeer
Previously seen as the work of elderly-ladies, cities in Sudan have seen a surge in the number of young ladies selling food along the roadside.
The rising number of improverishment among Sudanese families has driven young ladies to sell Falafel sandwiches at main stops in many Sudanese neighborhoods.
A 30 year old female, who chose to only be referred to as (R.M.), told AlTaghyeer that after her divorce, she was forced into selling Falafels infront of her parents’ house.
She mentioned that she was a mother of two, and due to the economic crisis having affected her ex-husband as well, she had to take up street-side vending to help provide for her daughters.
Her family, according to her, begrudgingly agreed to her work, citing harrasment as their main concern.
Another female, an (N.K), said that diabetes-related complications forced the doctors to amputate her husband’s leg.
“My husband worked hand-to-mouth at the local market, and we have nothing saved, therefore after his operation I decided to sell sandwiches at discounted prices for school children in the morning and at reasonable prices for the public at night,” she said.
The selling of roadside food has always been associated with elderly ladies, and one notable example is Bit al Gezira
Bit al Gezira became know around Wad Madani for selling dried fish and Kawari for many years.
She was also well known for her humanitarian efforts, which brought her more customers and fame.
