A loan helped a member to buy dresses and bodysuits, which will strengthen her initial capital.


Neema2 Group's story

Mrs. Bisimwa is a client of Hekima MFI and president of the village group Neema2; she is married, 28 years old and mother of 2 children who are all in school, her partner is unemployed.
She is a garment seller; she started this business 8 years ago with start-up funds received from her husband. Later she involved the Hekima program to support her business, during which she gradually evolved. With this new loan, she will source dresses and bodysuits, which will strengthen her initial capital. The challenge of her business is related to the unpaid debts.
She would like her children to continue studying and she would like to develop her business. Finally, she would like to thank Hekima and their partners for the support given to non-monetizable business owners in this global crisis context related to covid-19. The photo is only of the leader of the group because of covid-19 in respect of the social distancing measures.

In this group: Anastasie, Sylvestre, A Martine, Goreth, Kabale, Mushaka, Bisimwa, Birindwa, Mukunji, Mbugeme, Mukashe, Mmutwabuntu, Wabukangama, Wandjo, Ngendo

Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Caitlin LeClair.


This loan is special because:

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



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