A loan helped a member to stock up on 5 tons of gravel to add to her initial capital.


Tupendane/Bagira Group's story

Agnes is a Hekima IMF client and president of the "Tupendane/Bagira" groupe villageoise. She is 54 years old, married and the mother of six children who all go to school. Her partner is a businessman.

She sells construction materials. She started this business eleven years ago with start-up funds she got from her father. She later joined the Hekima program to support her business which she has grown progressively.

With this new loan she will stock up on 5 tons of gravel to add to her initial capital. The challenge in her business comes from unpaid debts.

She would like her children to continue their studies and for her to grow her business. In closing she would like to thank Hekima and it's partners for their support provided to unbanked business owners.

In this group: David, Justin, Agnes, Pierre, Sylvain, Marguerite, Mattheu, Ansima, Deogratias, Jules, Simphorien, Willy

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Translated from French by Kiva volunteer leonardo.


This loan is special because:

It serves entrepreneurs in conflict-affected areas with few opportunities.



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