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Pek Kimyan Cambodia Pek Kimyan, 31, is married and lives with two young children and her husband in the Kampong Cham province, Cambodia. She and her husband are vegetable vendors in the market, earning around $6 a day. Pek Kimyan would like to take out a loan of $700 to purchase a motorbike to transport their crops to market... >> Read more |
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KALISA GASHABUKA Rwanda Greetings from Kalisa Gashabuka in the Northern province of Rwanda! Kalisa, 44 years old and married with four children, has owned a butcher shop located in the Ruhengeri Market for the past 10 years. He began this business when he returned to Rwanda from Democratic Republic of Congo after the Genocide of 1994... >> Read more |
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Ruth J. Mahali Tanzania Mambo (Greetings!) from Tanzania! This is 33-year-old Ruth Mahali from Mbarali. Married with one child aged four, she is additionally responsible for supporting two dependents whose parents cannot take care of them. Ruth has been operating a soft drinks business and salon since 2002... >> Read more |
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Mariam Mussa Tanzania Mambo from Tanzania! This is 43-year-old Mariam A. Mussa from Dar es Salaam. She is married with four children, between the ages of 20 and 26. Mariam has been running a bar business since 2004. She works at the business for 16 hours per day, 7 days per week, and she is assisted by three employees... >> Read more |
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Louise Houngue Benin A native of Allada, Mrs. Louise Houngue was born in 1961 in Cotonou. Raised by her aunt, she helped the latter sell "akassa" (a porridge made out of maize). In 1979, she was apprenticed to a seamstress, thanks to financial help from her big sister. She received her diploma in that trade after 9 years... >> Read more |
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Paulina Peru Paulina is 48 years old. She is single and she is an independent woman. She sells soda drinks, beer, etc. in order to pay her economic expenses. She has been doing this activity for 35 year; therefore she has a lot of experience in sales. Paulina likes her work, because it quite profitable... >> Read more |
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Glendise Peru Glendise is a member of the Tulipanes (“Tulips”) Village Bank. Glendise is 38 years old and married with three children. Glendise travels to different regional markets (she used to travel to two different markets, but now travels to four) to sell various fruits and to buy cheese, grains, garlic and chickens... >> Read more |
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Dinh Thi Lac Viet Nam Mrs Ðinh Th? L?c is 48 years old, a TYM fund member for the last 5 years. Currently she and her husband raise pigs and sells/trades rice. The business is stable and it brings in 5.000.000.VND a month for her family. With this income, her family's living condition has improved and they are able to provide good education for their children... >> Read more |
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Milton Peru Milton is 38 years old, and lives with his wife and children. For several years now he has, along with his wife, dedicated himself to selling clothing for all types of people – from children to adults. Recently, three months ago, he opened another clothing stand and things are going well. He has plans to continue to expand his business... >> Read more |
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Juana Yamileth Toruno Espinoza Nicaragua Ms. Juana Yamileth Toruño Espinoza is a 34-year-old married mother of 2 children, the eldest of whom is 4 years old and attends the 3rd level of elementary school, while her 3-year-old daughter is the in 1st level. Ms. Espinoza’s husband works as a money changer... >> Read more |
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Angelica Maroa Reyes Gonzalez Nicaragua Ms. Angélica María Reyes has been running her small general store in the Ciudad Sandino municipality of the city of Managua for three years. She has managed to supply her shop up to the point where she now has full shelves, obtaining benefits for her family who really needs her support... >> Read more |
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Ramona Perez Blanco Nicaragua Ms. Ramona Pérez Blanco is a 66-year-old single mother with 5 children, two of whom are her dependents. One is a 20-year-old who is in her first year at the UNAN-León public university, and her son is 39 years old and unemployed. She wishes to give her children their own house so that they will not need to rent a house in the future... >> Read more |
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Ignacia Teresa Berrios Nicaragua Ignacia Teresa Berrios is 54 years old, and is a co-habitee. Ignacia has one daughter aged 12 and who recently began her first year of secondary school. Her partner works as an accountant in Oscar Danilo hospital... >> Read more |
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Maria Otilia Medina Nicaragua Mrs. Maria Otilia Medina is 45 years old, married and has five children, of whom two depend on her. Their ages are as follows: Ana Gabriela is 15 and is in the 2nd year of secondary school and Candida Rosa is 13 and in the 1st year of secondary school. Her husband works as a concierge in a private club... >> Read more |
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Edgar Antonio Sanchez Nicaragua Mr. Edgar Antonio Sánchez is 53 years old, married and has 2 children, His oldest son is 32 years old and is self-employed and his daughter is 30 years old and also works on her own. His spouse works as a trader, their desires are to increase his business to continue providing his family with economic help because this business has helped the family move forward... >> Read more |
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Juana Peru Juana is a member of the Sumaq Huayta Village Bank; “Sumaq Huayta” means “Beautiful Flower” in Quechua. Juana is 30 years old and lives with her common-law husband and their three children. She and her husband have a locksmith shop in their home; they have one employee who helps them with their work... >> Read more |
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Renee Elva Peru Elva is a member of the Sumaq Huayta Village Bank; “Sumaq Huayta” means “Beautiful Flower” in Quechua. Elva is 30 years old and lives with her common-law husband and their two children. Elva has a workshop where she sews custom clothing, located in the Jesus Nazareno Market. Elva and her husband own three stands where they sell pre-made clothing and shoes... >> Read more |
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Marlene Peru Marlene is a member of the Sumaq Huayta Village Bank; “Sumaq Huayta” means “Beautiful Flower” in Quechua. Marlene is 28 years old and has two children. Marlene travels to different regional markets, where she sells dry goods and bread and buys a variety of grains, which she sells in the markets in the city of Ayacucho... >> Read more |
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Roxana Peru Roxana is a member of the Sumaq Huayta Village Bank; “Sumaq Huayta” means “Beautiful Flower” in Quechua. Roxana is 32 years old and lives with her partner and their son. Roxana has a store in her home, where she sells dry goods. She also sells meals and provides lodging for employees of a transportation company... >> Read more |
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Maria Mercedes Peru Maria is a member of the Sumaq Huayta Village Bank; “Sumaq Huayta” means “Beautiful Flower” in Quechua. Maria is 51 years old; she is divorced and has three children. Maria is an obstetrician. She and her siblings have a family business making gold and silver jewelry. Maria is in charge of selling jewelry to a number of different institutions... >> Read more |
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Fiorela Liliana Peru Fiorela is a member of the Sumaq Huayta Village Bank; “Sumaq Huayta” means “Beautiful Flower” in Quechua. Fiorela is 25 years old and lives with her common-law husband and their two children. She has a rented store on Ciro Alegría Street, where she sells replacement car parts... >> Read more |
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Fatimata-Toure TCHA-MOROU Togo Mrs. Tcha-Morou is 47 years old and sells jewelry and handbags. She buys several products in Cotonou, the capital of Benin, and she buys other products at the large market in Lomé, which is the capital of Togo. She sells these products in Agoè, an area in the northern part of Lomé where she lives. She has been involved in this since 2004... >> Read more |
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Dovi ALIPOE Togo Mr. Dovi ALIPOE is 39 years old, married, and the father of three children, plus he has three others in his care. His main work, selling used electronic equipment, brings in a lot. Making use of his entrepreneurial and good management skills, he derives an enormous profit from his business that he puts towards his family members, so that they may thrive... >> Read more |
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Adjoa Kloutse Togo Born in Tsévié in 1949, Mrs. Adjoa Kloutse is married and the mother of 4 children. She has lived in Aného for 32 years. She sells manioc flour and fish as her main business. The fact that she has been involved in this business for such a long time shows she has lots of management experience in her business... >> Read more |
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Adoude AKUE-GOEH Togo 38 years old, Adoudé AKUE-GOEH is married and the mother of 3 children. A seamstress by profession, she buys fabrics to make outfits and clothing and sell them. This helps her greatly in supporting her family as the business generates an income... >> Read more |
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Gilbert ANADE Togo Mr Gilbert Anade is 32 years old. He was born in Benin and now lives in Kpeme. He is married and has seven (7) dependents. Mr. Gilbert is a mechanic and taxi driver, and has driven his own taxi for the past seven years. Today, because of the age of the taxi's motor, he is confronted with major repairs... >> Read more |
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Dok Sam Ol Group Cambodia This is a group loan for three borrowers. They all live in Ratanak Commune in Battambang Province. The leader, Mrs. Dok Sam Ol is 37, married, and has five children. Four of her children are students, and one son is an English Teacher... >> Read more |
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Yan Pring Group Cambodia Three borrowers are requesting this loan. They all live in Ratanak Commune in Battambang Province. First borrower: Mrs. Yan Pring is 40, married, and has five children. Two sons are construction workers, and one is married and lives far from home... >> Read more |
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Duongchan Savoeun Cambodia Duongchan Savoeun is 55, married, and has five children. Three of his children are employed: one son is a hair cutter in Phnom Penh City, and two daughters are dealers in a casino. His wife, Soeum Tep, 44, helps him with his business... >> Read more |
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Sim Savet Group Cambodia There are three borrowers requesting this loan. They all live in Chomkasomroang Commune in Battambang Province. The leader, Mrs. Sim Savet, 49, is widowed. She is a teacher, as well as a tailor, who works for an orphanage. She receives a salary of a $120 per month... >> Read more |
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Nestor Lonlonyo ASSIAKOU Togo Born in 1963 in Gapé-Nyassivé, Mr. Lonlonyo Nestor ASSIAKOU is married and the father of five. Managing a cement outlet, he succeeded in reinvigorating his business, thanks to the micro-loans that he never regretted. Today, he no longer has problems with inventory shortages... >> Read more |
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Kayi ZOUM Togo Born in 1972 in Zowla, Ms. Kayi ZOUM has been a hairdresser by trade for ten years. She is married and has five children. She is an energetic and very devoted woman who has a good command of her work. Because her husband lacks a steady income, the family expenses fall entire upon her shoulders... >> Read more |
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Akossiwa AGBAVITO Togo Born in 1971 in Kpogan, Ms. Akossiwa AGBAVITO is lucky to have a hairdresser’s diploma and has been styling hair for five years. Married and the mother of two, she is an intelligent and sincere women who likes a job well-done. She wins over her customers through the quality of her service... >> Read more |
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Valérie NOUBOUKPO Togo Born in Aného in 1970, Ms. Valérie NOUBOUKPO is married and the mother of a child. The work she does each day involves commerce in staple items. She opened a small grocery store and manages it with care... >> Read more |
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Adjo AKOUESSO Togo Adjo AKOUESSO was born in Hahotoé in 1967. She is married, has six children, and currently lives in Aklakou. Her main source of income is the sale of baby clothes. Her profit margin is thin and she has difficulties supporting her family and paying for her children's schooling... >> Read more |
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Laurent KONDOH Togo Mr. Laurent Kondoh was born in Agbodrafo in 1972 and currently lives in Kpémé. Married and the father of two children, his primary occupation is the sale of kerosene and lubricant for motorcycles. Mr. Laurent has strong sense of ethics and perfect management skills... >> Read more |
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Yaroslav Dedishin Ukraine Yaroslav is married with two children. Their family lives in Uzhgorod, Western Ukraine. Yaroslav worked in construction and developed a passion for that work. Today he owns a manufacturing and processing workshop where he makes wooden windows and doors for local resorts... >> Read more |
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Degbemion TORKANOU Togo Mrs. Dégbémion Torkanou is married and was born February 2, 1981 in Aného where she runs a small business selling dishes and kitchen utensils. She is the one who supports her household through her activities. A lack of financial means has compelled her to buy dishes and utensils from retailers and sell them in neighborhoods and at the big market in her region... >> Read more |
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Victoria Bode Nigeria Victoria is 30 years old and is married with 4 children. She sells groceries and drinks. She started this business in 2001. Victoria is a LAPO client. She needs loan of N50,000 to purchase more groceries and drinks to sell. She says "thanks" to all Kiva lenders for their financial support... >> Read more |
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Kate Amengiahue Nigeria Kate is 37years old and is married with 2 children. She sells newspapers to her customers. She has been in this business for a long time. Kate is a LAPO client. She needs the loan of N100,000 to purchase more newspaper to sell. She says "thank you" to all who made this loan possible... >> Read more |
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Mary Effiong Nigeria Mary is 52 years old and is married with 5 children. She sells food. She started this business in 2005. She is a LAPO client. She needs a loan of N50,000 to purchase more food to sell. She says "thank you" to all who made this loan possible... >> Read more |
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Mercy Aliu Nigeria Mercy is 30 years old and is married with 2 children. She sells newspapers. She loves this business, which she started in 2001. Mercy is a LAPO client. She needs loan of N40,000 to purchase more newspapers to sell. She says "thank you" to all Kiva lenders... >> Read more |
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Tina Atagamen Nigeria Tina is 40 years old and is married with 5 children. She sells sarongs, bags and shoes at Oba market in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.. She travels to Onitsha to purchase the sarongs, bags and shoes that she sells in Benin City. She needs a loan of N70,000 to purchase more sarongs, bags and shoes to sell... >> Read more |
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Felicia Vincent Nigeria Felicia Vincent sells beef. She has been in this business since 2004. She is a LAPO client. Felicia hopes for a loan of N80,000 to purchase more beef to sell. She says "thanks" to all who made this loan possible... >> Read more |
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Sonia Peru Sonia is a member of the Sumaq Huayta Village Bank; “Sumaq Huayta” means “Beautiful Flower” in Quechua. Sonia is 36 years old and is married with one child. Sonia sells different kinds of sweets from the door of her home, which is near a school. She works everyday... >> Read more |
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Otilia Alejandro De Ramos Group Peru The Virgen de la Natividad Village Bank is located in the Ñahunpuquio community in Huancavelica Department, Peru. The community is located in a primarily agricultural area with many hectares of crops. The main activities in the area are farming, raising livestock, and commerce... >> Read more |
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Miriam Rocio Pizarro Arango Group Peru The Nuevo Dia (“New Day”) Village Bank (loan group) has 17 members, all women, and is currently beginning its fourth loan cycle. The group members are involved in a variety of businesses: they sell food, clothing, grains, dry goods, handicrafts, and books, and work as cosmetologists... >> Read more |
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Edith Peru Edith is 31 years old, and she lives with her husband and their two children. She works independently at the commercial markets where she sells shoes. She began this activity more than 10 years ago, starting with little capital, and now it is very beneficial, it has surged forward due to her considerable efforts: she knew how to move forward having started with nothing... >> Read more |
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Saturday Oghenero Nigeria Saturday Oghenero is 35 years old and married with 4 children. He sells provisions and drinks. He and his family live in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. He needs the loan amount of N140, 000 to purchase more provisions and drinks to sell. He says thank you to all who make this loan possible... >> Read more |
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Manuel Velez Muniz Mexico Señor Manuel Vélez is very thankful for all of you and the great support that he received in his previous loan. His business has grown considerably and he has been able to give work to two more people. He is requesting your collaboration to invest now in the purchase and sales of air conditioners and heaters... >> Read more |
