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SUCCESS STORIES

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Success stories — Eufemia, Convenience store owner and refugee, Dominican Republic

“With these loans, I was able to keep my family afloat. Now we don’t really worry about food on the table, because business is thriving.”

— Eufemia, Convenience store owner and refugee, Dominican Republic
Success stories — Manal, Tailor, Palestine

“I used the loan to buy sewing machines and started running my business. I even employed my daughter, and my income increased.”

— Manal, Tailor, Palestine
Success stories — Carmen, Florist, California, U.S.

“I was born in Guatemala and don’t have a long enough credit history to get a loan here. This Kiva loan bought a van and expanded my business.”

— Carmen, Florist, California, U.S.
Success stories — Malik, Cafe owner, Palestine

“My life has improved after I took the loan, I was able to rely on myself again, and return to complete my studies, and help my family with living expenses.”

— Malik, Cafe owner, Palestine
Success stories — Neriman, Farmer, Turkey

“I have a job, I have something to work on. I am contributing to my house… Being self-reliant. That is what I’m most proud of.”

— Neriman, Farmer, Turkey

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