A loan helped a member to buy bags of beans and tomatoes.


Usikilivu Group's story

Jeannette is a retailer and the leader of the Usikilivu solidarity group. She is a customer of Hekima, married, 45 years old, and the mother of 6 children who all go to school.

She sells food at a market in town. In order to strengthen her business, she is going to buy bags of beans and tomatoes. She started her business with funds she received from her family when she was young.

She wants to build a house and to ensure that her children are fed and educated.

Finally, she would like to thank Hekima for the support it gives to non-bankable entrepreneurs.

In this group: Jeannette, Godelive, Esperance, Jeanne, Sarah

Translated from French.


This loan is special because:

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



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