This loan supports smallholder farmers in rural communities near Lake Kivu in DR Congo. Farmers receive loans for agricultural inputs and crops like beans, soy, tomatoes, maize and cassava. These loans help farmers increase the quality and quantity of their crop yields, ultimately leading to better income. Many of the farming groups supported by these loans work closely with agricultural researchers to provide their farmers with the best inputs and methods possible. By supporting this loan, you are helping rural Congolese farmers improve their income through improved crop yields.
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.