Challenge2Society

$600 of $2,650 raised.

Started raising funds on May 7, 2012

The “Bendición II” (Blessing II) committee arose through the initiative and support of a group of women who was working there. This committee is from the city of San Lorenzo and the members set as their main goal their individual growth both personally and work related. Marian is one of the members and she comments that she works sewing and that thanks to her work and effort she’s been able to get ahead and give her family everything they need for a proper life. She asked for the loan to buy fabric, thread, glue, buttons and other supplies that are necessary for her to continue working.

$350 of $700 raised.

Started raising funds on May 7, 2012

Esterlita is married and has seven children. She is a very hardworking entrepreneur. Esterlita is 54 years old and has three children who are in school. Esterlita has a sari-sari store (general store) in the Philippines. Esterlita requested a 29,000 PHP loan through NWTF to buy items such as shampoo and groceries to sell in her sari-sari store. Esterlita has been in this business for 10 years. In the future, Esterlita would like to save money to expand her business.

$200 of $200 raised.

Started raising funds on May 7, 2012

Sarah lives in Buchanan. She is 50 years old and did not go to school. She is married and has eight children between the ages of 18 and 30 that are living on their own, working and attending school. She has been selling fish for 10 years now. She is requesting a loan in order to buy more fish for her business. She started this business from her husband’s savings. Her plan is to send her children to university.

$150 of $2,400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 7, 2012

The 'Las Positivas' community bank has eight responsible and committed members who are working within the Prosperity Program. Marisol is one of the members of this group. She is 36 years old, lives with her partner, and has four children. She is currently still supporting three of her children. Marisol's business is making desserts such as pies, empanadas, cakes, etc. to order. She started out working with a family member in a bakery and decided to use the knowledge that she gained to start her own business. She also works providing domestic services. Thanks to her work and dedication, Marisol has been able to help her husband with their household expenses. Her goal for the future is to set up her own bakery where she can sell her products. She will use the loan that she has requested to buy supplies such as flour, sugar, milk and molds for her business. The 'Las Positivas' community bank are grateful for the loan that they are receiving and pledge to continue working well. [In the photo], Marisol is the person on the far right. she is wearing a gray top with black stripes, and white pants.

$3,800 of $4,050 raised.

Started raising funds on May 3, 2012

Marcelline, age 43, is a widow with two children in school. She also cares and provides for her elderly mother. She owns a perfume shop, and has been in business for two years. Marcelline plans to use the loan to buy more perfumes, soaps, and milk to sell in her shop. Her business strategy is to offer competitive prices against other businesses in the market. Marcelline has received three previous loans from Kiva partner HOPE Congo. She has a very good repayment record. She wants to continue to expand her business. Marcelline hopes to be able to fund both of her children's college education.

$875 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 3, 2012

Um is a diligent and humble farmer who has been residing in a peaceful village of Batey district, Kompong Cham province. She is 46 years old and has seven single children. Um owns some farmland for her rice farming business, from which she provides enough sustenance for the family. She works in this business with her spouse and a few children who always help her in their free time. Um wants to maintain her business and make a good harvest in the coming season. She is requesting a loan from HKL, a partner of Kiva, to purchase seeds, fertilizers, lubricant oil and pesticides to ensure a high production. This loan will enable Um to drive her business towards her goal. In the future, Um intends to save money to buy a threshing machine and an extra plot of land to further develop her business.

$175 of $450 raised.

Started raising funds on May 1, 2012

Yar lives in Bor. She sells food at a food stall, and has been in business for two years. She is 28 years old, married, and has three children, two of whom are still in school. Yar heard about BRAC South Sudan from a credit officer. This is her second loan from BRAC. She has requested a loan of 1,200 SDG in order to purchase sugar and maize flour. She will use her extra income from this loan to pay the school fees of her children.

$150 of $450 raised.

Started raising funds on May 1, 2012

Mary lives in Bor. She sells charcoal, and has been in business for three years. She is thirty years old, married, and has five children; two of them are still in school. Mary heard about BRAC South Sudan from a credit officer and this is her third loan from BRAC. She has requested a loan of 1,200 Sudanese pounds in order to purchase charcoal. She will use her extra income from this loan to pay the school fees of her children.

$225 of $450 raised.

Started raising funds on May 1, 2012

Achol lives in Bor. She sells charcoal, and has been in business for three years. She is thirty years old, married, and has three children; two of them are still in school. Achol heard about BRAC South Sudan from a credit officer and this is her third loan from BRAC. She has requested a loan of 1,200 Sudanese pounds in order to purchase charcoal. She will use her extra income from this loan to pay the school fees of her children.

$125 of $300 raised.

Started raising funds on May 1, 2012

Ajong lives in Bor. She sells fish, and has been in business for three years. She is thirty-two years old, married, and has three children; two of them are still in school. Ajong heard about BRAC South Sudan from a credit officer and this is her second loan from BRAC. She has requested a loan of 800 Sudanese pounds in order to purchase fish. She will use her extra income from this loan to pay the school fees of her children.