A loan helped to light his home.


Kouame Martin's story

Kouame Martin is a 43-year-old farmer who lives in Côte d'Ivoire with his wife and six children.

With the goal of lighting up his home and enjoying evenings with his wife and children, Kouame Martin is asking for a loan to buy a solar kit comprising four LED lamps, a rechargeable battery with a solar panel, and a television. Having a solar kit with lights will also allow him to spend more time in his courtyard when daylight hours are over.

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Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Alexandra Kenin.


This loan is special because:

It gives rural households and businesses in Cote d'Ivoire access to solar powered products.



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