A loan helped to buy one ton [2200 lbs] of rice and a ton of beans to resell.


Raharinirina's story

Her name is Raharinirina. She is 41 years old and a widow. She has two children and is also taking care of two other family members. She is active and enterprising. Raharinirina would like to obtain a better quality of life for herself and her household, as well as a better future for her children. She runs a business selling local products. In addition she earns money by renting out an apartment and some rickshaw vehicles.

Raharinirina hopes for the support of lenders. She leases a sales stand in a very lively area. Her business is going well, and she will continue developing it. She will use her revenues to add to her savings.

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Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Katharina S.


This loan is special because:

It helps the poorest of the poor in Madagascar to improve their lives.



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