A loan helped a member to buy fabrics, trimmings, and to pay for machine maintenance.


Os Visionarios Group's story

Maria Lucia, the first one in the photo from right to left in the blue shirt, is a very nice woman who is very dedicated to her home. She lives with her husband and came from Minas Gerais when she was 20 years old and newly married.

She began to work for herself four years ago because she needed to help with the household expenses. Since she already knew how to sew, it wasn't long before she bought her machines to open her sewing shop. Maria Lucia will use the loan to buy fabric, trimmings, and to pay for maintenance of the machines so she can make good products and always deliver the best to her customers.

The group is grateful to the investors for the opportunity.

In this group: Maria, Alex, Karla, Maria, Amanda

Translated from Portuguese by Kiva volunteer Marcia Margolis.


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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