Jumabubu O., 62, is the leader of this group. She is a resident of Karabalta, a small town near Bishkek. Unfortunately, she is a widow. She has eight children, and most of them are married and live separately with their families. In order to earn money, Jumabubu breeds livestock, and she also sells dairy products to make additional income. With the money received from the loan, she wants to purchase livestock for breeding. In the future, she wants to see her grandchildren get wed.

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