Lucie Badirou

Lucie Badirou was born on December 13th, 1979 in Porto-Novo, the administrative capital of Benin. She is married to Paul Houngbedji, a tile layer; and has been living in Porto-Novo for fifteen years. In addition to her own two children, Lucie is also taking care of two other children, all of which are schooled. The couple takes care of family expenses together. Lucie sells rice and beans beside her house. Lucie buys her inventory at the Ouando market, located in Porto-Novo, Benin. Lucie has already benefited from two previous loans that she repaid in full. Lucie's aims to increase her working capital and her customer base, which is why she is requesting her third loan from Alidé.

Translated from French by Dina Dumenko, Kiva Volunteer

BADIROU Lucie est née le 13 Décembre 1979 à Porto-Novo, Capitale Administrative du Bénin. Mariée à HOUNGBEDJI Paul, un carreleur, Lucie vit à Porto-Novo depuis quinze ans. En plus de ses deux enfants, Lucie a en charge deux autres enfants qui sont tous scolarisés. Le couple supporte ensemble les dépenses de la famille. Lucie vend à manger du riz et du haricot à côté de son domicile. Lucie s’approvisionne au marché de Ouando situé à Porto-Novo au Bénin. Lucie a bénéficié antérieurement de deux crédits qu’elle a eu à bien rembourser. Lucie ambitionne augmenter son fonds de roulement et accroitre sa clientèle. C’est ce qui l’a conduit à solliciter à nouveau un troisième crédit auprès de ALIDé.

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