A loan helped a member to stock up on grains in bulk in order to reinforce her business.


Tujikaze Group's story

Madam Consolate is a client of Hekima and the president of the Tujikaze banc villageois. She is 65 years old, a widow, and has four children who are currently studying.

She is a vendor of cereals who has partnered with Hekima, with over 16 years of experience. With this loan, Madam Consolate plans to stock up on cereals in bulk in order to increase her business. The main difficulty her business faces is the periodic storms.

Madam Consolate hopes to pay for her children and grandchildren's educations. Lastly, she would like to thank Hekima and its partners for the financial support they bring to non-bankable small business owners.

In this group: Marie, Consolate, Marthe, Victorine, Rosa, Leontine, Anuarite, Meda, Sanatha, Gaudense, Jacqueline, Neema, Jeanine, Adolphine, Richard, Fabiola, Anna, Esther, Jean De Dieu, Fadhili, Claude, Gustave, Rosine, Joseph, Mary, Henri, Alice, Furaha, Jonhson, Baby, Jeanette, Jerome, Bunyere, Sagwe, Adolphine, Denise

Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Rebecca Smith.


This loan is special because:

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



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