A loan helped a member to buy two bales of used shoes to add to her inventory.


Afavo Maendeleo Group's story

Idaya is a businesswoman who sells used shoes in the downtown market and a member of the loan group called «Afavo Maendeleo». She is a client of MFI Hekima, married, aged 41, and the mother of four children who are all enrolled in school. She is going to stock up with two bales of used shoes to boost her activity. She began her business with working capital she received from her big sister, 20 years ago. In closing, she would like to thank Hekima for the support it brings to entrepreneurs who are not served by conventional banks.

In this group: Idaya, Mawazo, Kabamba, Semama, Iyeli

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Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Teresa Kramer.


This loan is special because:

It serves entrepreneurs in conflict-affected areas with few opportunities.



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