A loan helped a member to buy sheets and towels.


Caminho Da Luz Group's story

Merita,the second one in the photo, is the group's leader. She is married and has two children, one of whom has special needs.

Needing to spend more time with her daughter, Merita opened a store in her house where she sells bed, bath and table items. She has a good clientele and dreams of expanding her business to open a store in a more visible location to attract new customers. The loan will be used to buy sheets and towels.

The group is grateful for the investors' support.

In this group: Antonia, Ivonete, Merita, Kessia, Elizabete

Translated from Portuguese by Kiva volunteer Marcia Margolis.


This loan is special because:

This is one of few affordable credit options for low-income borrowers in São Paulo, Brazil.



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