Gulnara I. is the leader of the group. She is 43 and a widow. She has raised two sons and two daughters. Fifteen years ago, Gulnara started to sell fruits and vegetables raised in her own garden. In this way, she makes 9,750 soms per month. That profit made it possible for her to purchase cattle for breeding. With money received from the loan, Gulnara wants to purchase apples in order to resell them at a higher price. In the future, she wants to build a house for her sons.

Aikukul T. is the treasurer of the group. She is 47 and married. She has two daughters and two sons. Aikukul is a teacher at school and her husband works in construction. Aikukul is also engaged in cattle breeding. With money received from the loan, she wants to purchase a calf for breeding.

Malike R., 45, is married. She has a son and three daughters. Her husband works in Russia and she is the director of the rural school. A year ago, with an initial investment of 25,000 soms, Malike started to breed cattle. She hopes to obtain the loan because she needs money to purchase four calves for breeding.

Merinsahan M., 42, is married. She has a son and three daughters. Her husband works as a teacher of physical training at school. In order to earn money, Merinsahan sells toiletries in the market. In this way, she earns 3,500 soms per month. With money received from the loan, she wants to purchase more goods in order to increase the turnover of her business.

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