A loan helped a member to buy 500 kg of corn flour to strengthen her working capital.


Msingi Group's story

Seraphine is a client of lending partner Hekima and is the leader of the "group villageois" Msingi. She is 39, married, and the mother of 9 children, all of whom are in school. Her husband is a merchant. Over 10 years ago, she started a business selling flour, from startup funds received from her husband. Later on, she began working with Hekima to support her business, which has been growing steadily. Her primary business challenge is getting customers to pay their bills.

With this new loan, she will buy 500 kg of corn flour, which will strengthen her working capital. She hopes that her children will continue to study and her business will keep growing. Finally, she wishes to thank Hekima and its partners for the support they give to businesses without access to the traditional banking system.

In this group: Seraphine, Petronile, Chantal, Francoise, Marthe, Madelene, Notiya, Faida, Tyves, Jeannette, Kika, Francine, Didienne, Mamake, Kibibi, Henriette, Prince, Judith

Translated from French by Kiva volunteer DAN LEVINE.


This loan is special because:

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



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