'Akanesi
A loan of $975 helps to buy petrol for their fishing boat, and mulberry for her tapa-making business.
'Akanesi's story
Once every week, this mother 'Akanesi joins a group of women, and together they perform the making of tapas. Her husband is a fisherman, and he runs their fishing business.
They have their own boat, and her husband and some other men go out fishing. 'Akanesi sells the fish at the fish market. These two businesses are the primary source of income for their living.
With this loan, 'Akanesi is able to buy some petrol for the boat, as well as mulberry for her tapa-making business.