
Jean Berthin
A loan of $725 helps to buy mechanical parts, such as tyres, batteries and a starter, with which to repair his bus.

Jean Berthin's story
Jean Berthin, 32, lives with his partner and has three children. He works as a bus driver, and his partner manages a snack bar and a smallholding. Their last loan from Vahatra was used to strengthen the snack bar and farming businesses.
Now, Jean Berthin needs to repair his vehicle so as to maintain his primary business in transport. He is requesting a loan of Kiva to fund the purchase of mechanical parts including a battery, tyres and a starter. The correct functioning of his bus is essential in ensuring the household's income.
Jean Berthin will use his future profits to support his children's education and future success. To support Jean Berthin is to help him to stabilise his business so as to guarantee the future of his family and the security of his passengers.
Translated from French View original language description.