Florine is a 46-year-old woman. She is divorced and takes care of her four children all by herself. She lives in town and make bedspreads to earn a living. This has been her business for ten years.
She has already take out loans in the past. The profits from them have enabled her to ensure that her children’s education is covered. For this loan, she intends to purchase 250 meters of fabrics and 20 units of thread for sewing. She is an expert at tailoring and always finds many customers ready to purchase her products.
She hopes to earn a big profit to improve her family’s well-being and to be financially autonomous.

Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Daniel Kuey. View original language description.