A loan helped to buy 30 pieces of pagnes [traditional fabric].


Adjovi Melanie's story

Adjovi is a 51-year-old married woman who sells pagnes [traditional decorated clothing fabrics] of different brands and qualities.

She orders them from the country's pagne stores to resell individually in her shop. She wishes to take a loan to buy a variety of pagnes to satisfy her customers.

With courage and determination, she plans to escape from poverty and have the means to contribute to household expenses.

Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Gina Parsons.


This loan is special because:

It helps vulnerable populations in Togo access credit and grow their businesses.



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