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iCrowdNewswire - Mar 24, 2017
La Puissance Group Goma, North Kivu province, Congo (Dem. Rep.) / Food Market A loan of $2,500 helps a member to stock up on 5 bags of charcoal and 10 liters of oil. La Puissance Group's story
Françoise is a businesswoman, president of the "La Puissance" banque villageoise, and a client of IMF Hekima. She is a 41 year old widow and mother of 4 children who all go to school. She has been a vendor of food products in a market on the edge of the city for 10 years. She will stock up on 5 bags of charcoal and 10 liters of oil to strengthen her business. She received her initial financing from her husband when he was still alive. She hopes to educate and nourish her children well. Finally she thanks Hekima and it's partners for their support of unbanked entrepreneurs.
In this group: Devota, Bien Veillant, Francoise, Riziki, Sakina, Dafrose, Amisi, Justine, Sekaraviti, Sandrine, Gatutsi, Imelda, Jolie, Anastasie, Odette, Odette, Solange, Neema, Christine, Esperence, Cornelie, Aline, Everine
Translated from French by Kiva volunteer leonardo View original language description
This loan is special because: It serves entrepreneurs in conflict-affected areas with few opportunities. Elizabeth Davidson Kiva staff More about this loan About Hekima:
Hekima is a microfinance institution headquartered in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with branch offices in Goma and Bukavu. Hekima aims to contribute to the transformation of the economic, social, and spiritual lives of the economically active poor of the DRC. To this end, Hekima provides its clients with solidarity group loans to support income-generating activities. Despite ongoing instability and violence in its operating areas, Hekima continues to keep its doors open and provide credit and savings services for its over 90% female clientele.
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