A loan helped to buy seeds and fertilizer for their plants.


Shella Mae's story

Shella Mae is 32 years old, married and has three children. For the past 10 years, she and her husband run a small family farm to earn a living. They grow rice plants. They have been in this livelihood to support their family's daily expenses.

Now, she asks for a loan of PHP 7,000 through Kiva’s lending partner, CEVI Philippines. She will use this loan to buy seeds and fertilizer for their plants.

Indeed, this loan will be a great help for them, thus, allowing them to have a bountiful harvest.

Shella Mae wants to augment their livelihood in the future and become productive.


This loan is special because:

It provides training and capital for this borrower.



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