This loan supports the women-owned small businesses in the Lake Kivu region of DR Congo. Many families have moved to this region to escape the violence in other parts of DR Congo but are left without jobs or any means of supporting themselves. These women often invest their profits in their families -- to feed, clothe, and educate their children and to ensure the health of all family members. By supporting this loan, you are helping to empower Congolese women to start their own businesses and provide for themselves and their families.
About Programme d'Appui aux Initiatives de Développement Economique au Kivu (PAIDEK):
PAIDEK is a microfinance institution operating in the Sud-Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. PAIDEK aims to revitalize the economy of South-Kivu and improve the livelihood of low-income communities by providing access to financial services and training. It is one of few reputable financial service providers in the region. With Kiva's help, PAIDEK can provide loans to farmers and small business owners living in the most impoverished communities in the region.