A loan helped a member to buy shirts, pants, shoes and blouses.


Celestial Group's story

Reinilda, wearing a pink shirt in the photo is a hardworking go-getter. She lives with her husband and daughter. She came from Bahia at the age of 20 in search of a more promising future. Where she lived, there were few job opportunities.

When she arrived in São Paulo, she worked in a family home as a daily worker. She gradually grew her savings; and with a great deal of struggle, she managed to open her clothing store, in which she still works today.

She intends to increase her sales and grow her business. She will invest in the purchase of shirts, pants, shoes and blouses.

The group thanks lenders for the opportunity.

In this group: Jose, Maria, Reinilda, Francisco

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Translated from Portuguese by Kiva volunteer Christine Bruggemann.


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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