A loan helped a member to buy supplies of traditional medicines in bulk, which will increase her working capital.


Pharmacie Traditionnelle Group's story

Madam Stephanie is a client of Hekima microfinance institution and leads the "Pharmacie Traditionelle" Village Group. She is 60 years old and widowed with 5 children, who all attend school.

Madam Stephanie sells traditional medicines, a business she set up 20 years ago with start-up funds provided by her late husband. Later on, she joined the Hekima program to support her business, during which it has grown steadily. With this new loan, she is going to stock up with traditional medicines in bulk, which will increase her working capital. Her business does not have any problems.

Madam Stephanie would like her children to continue their studies and she also wants to develop her business. Finally, she wishes to thank Hekima and its partners for supporting owners of businesses without access to conventional banking facilities.

In this group: Elisabeth, Prosperine, Chantale, Jeanne, Kisele, Stephanie, Cecile, Costasia

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Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Emma Nendick.


This loan is special because:

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



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