Nongma Sylvain is the father of 3 children who are all in school. He has managed a haberdasher's shop in the village market for more than 10 years. He is on his 5th round of loans from IMF YIKRI and he repays his loans without difficulty.
He is asking for a new loan to buy fabrics and dressmaking supplies to resell to his customers. He plans to use his profits to reinvest in his business, and to save to take care of his family.
Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Monica Seger. View original language description.