Somaila
A loan of $1,350 helps to buy 35 cases of beer, 20 cases of soft drinks, 10 packs of mineral water, and 10 cartons of juice.
Somaila's story
Mr. Somaila is married and the father of four children. The oldest is 19 and the youngest is 7. All four children attend school, and he has six dependents.
Mr. Somaila has been running a maquis [informal eatery/restaurant] for seven years. He buys his supplies from the markets in Ouagadougou.
With the loan, he plans to buy 35 cases of beer, 20 cases of soft drinks, 10 packs of mineral water, and 10 cartons of juice for his cellar.
He plans to use the loan proceeds to renovate another shed and buy more chairs and tables. He aims at improving the facilities at his maquis by adding more chairs and tables and to provide for his family as well as send his children to school.
Translated from French View original language description.