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Maiolo
A loan of $425 helps to buy raw materials for her handicrafts business.
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Maiolo's story
Maiolo's husband is still away on seasonal work, so it is only her and their son, living at home.
Currently, she makes use of her time by making kiekie, and sells them at the local market only. It is her first loan cycle, and she joined the loan program with the idea of maintaining her little business, and become an independent woman.
In a week, she prepares five to six kiekie, mainly using hibiscus. With this loan, she is able to buy the raw materials needed for her business.