Zumrathon E. is the leader of this group. She is 40 years old and married with a daughter and two sons. The daughter is married and the sons study at school. Zumrathon is engaged in cattle breeding and poultry. Her husband works in construction. When he is free, he helps his wife with her activities. Zumrathon hopes to obtain a loan because she needs money to purchase farm animals for breeding. In the future, she wants to increase her cattle and build a house for the first son.

Dilrabohon A. is the treasurer of the group. She is 34 years old and married. She has two daughters and two sons. The children study at school. Two years ago, with an initial investment of 13,000 soms, Dilrabohon started to breed cattle. She makes 4,000 soms per month by reselling cattle after fattening. With money received from the loan, she wants to purchase two farm animals for breeding.

Utkirbek J., 40, is married. He has three sons at school. Utkirbek works in tax inspection. He also breeds livestock to make money to cover family expenses. With money received from his loan, he wants to purchase livestock for breeding.

Minurahon I., 27, is married. Her husband works in construction and she breeds livestock to make money. Reselling farm animals after fattening, she makes 1,200 soms per month. With money received from her loan, Minurahon wants to purchase livestock for breeding.

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