Kiva Loans for Al Majmoua Lebanese Association for Development

Abass : Lebanon

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:00:44 PDT

$925 of $1,500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 23, 2012

Abass is a 40-year-old single man, and he has been working in his grocery store for 20 years. Abass is a hard-working man with a very good reputation. He is well known in his area and liked by most of his customers because of his special customer service. Abass applied for a loan from Kiva partner Al Majmoua in order to increase his business merchandise with special spring & summer goods in addition to mobile phone prepaid cards. The prepaid cards are highly requested, that's why he is putting so much effort to invest this loan in them. He is looking forward to opening a mobile phone sales shop in the future.

Mahdi : Lebanon

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:50:03 PDT

$225 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 24, 2012

Mahdi is a 33-year-old married man and father of two children. He works hard to provide them with a good and healthy living. Mahdi has worked in agriculture for 10 years. It is his only source for earning a living. That's why he puts so much effort into expanding it and taking care of his cattle. Mahdi applied for a loan from Kiva partner Al Majmoua in order to buy necessary food for his cattle. This is his first experience with Al Majmoua, and he hopes that the future ones will be invested in increasing his heads of cattle. Mahdi trades with his cattle's milk and meat. The dairy products that he produces are with a very good quality according to most of his customers. Mahdi is planning to increase his number of cattle in the near future and hopes to own a big dairy products factory of his own.

Samir : Lebanon

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:20:03 PDT

$825 of $1,500 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 29, 2012

Samir is a 44-year-old married man and father of three children. In 1999 Samir started working in agriculture to provide his family with a fine living. He owns a tractor which helps him make his work easier. Samir plants tobacco and it's highly requested in his region, because it's of a very good quality. He also transports water to neighbors and neighboring farmers, because his area suffers from a lack of irrigating water. Samir is well known in the area for his good reputation. Samir is applying for a loan from KIva partner Al Majmoua to buy a new truck to transport the seeds necessary for his business and to store them until he plants them. He might also start selling seeds to farmers in his area to expand his business range.

Iman : Lebanon

Mon, 07 May 2012 17:50:03 PDT

$325 of $2,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 7, 2012

Iman is a 36-year-old married woman, who has been working in clothing sales for 10 years. This long experience encouraged her to start her own business in 2010. She opened a lingerie and sleep-wear shop. Her business is improving and expanding a lot. Iman is a smart business woman; she knows her customers' needs and choices and directly responds to them. Iman is applying for a loan from Kiva partner Al Majmoua, in order to increase her spring-summer collection. This is Iman's second cycle as an Al Majmoua borrower. Her previous loan helped a lot in improving and developing her business. Iman hopes to keep her customers pleased and happy and intends to expand her working place as much as she can.

Rima : Lebanon

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:20:04 PDT

$275 of $2,500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 9, 2012

Rima is a forty-year-old married woman, and the mother of six children. Since 2004, she has worked selling used clothes and electronic household appliances. Rima is a hardworking woman with a very good reputation, she puts a huge effort into helping her husband to cover their expenses and make their living. Rima is well known in the region with her wide business talent, she expanded her business a lot, and is working on making necessary decorations to give each product its suitable place. Rima has been a partner of Al Majmoua and Kiva for nine loan cycles. Her previous loans helped a lot in improving her business, and at the same time her family's living standards. Today, Rima is applying for a loan for the same purpose which is to increase the clothes that she has to sell, especially her spring and summer collection. She is sure it will bring benefit to her family and business.

Ehssan : Lebanon

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:30:03 PDT

$200 of $2,500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 14, 2012

Ehssan is a 35-year-old married man and a father of one child. Ehssan has been working in his own bakery since 2007 and has seven years of experience in this field. He made his own bakery using part of his house. Ehssan's bakery's roof is cracked and could fall at any time which is why he applied for a loan from Kiva partner Al Majmoua. The loan will allow him to make the necessary repairs in order to continue running his business safely, improve his family's standard of living and buy a dough mixer to replace the one he currently has. This is Ehssan's third cycle as an Al Majmoua borrower; his previous loans helped him significantly to improve his social and financial situations. Ehssan is working on improving his business and hopes to move to another location in the future for his family's safety and comfort.

Mohamad : Lebanon

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:10:20 PDT

$125 of $1,300 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

Mohammad is a 32-year-old married man and the father of three children. As his region, Baalbeck, is famous for its agricultural activity, Mohammad started his own cultivation business at the age of 17. Until today, he has been planting and selling fresh and organic apples, apricots, peaches, and plums. He also operates his tractor for plowing his and other’s lands. Mohammad is applying for a loan from Kiva’s partner, Al Majmoua. He will use the money to register his van to operate it in transporting his produce to markets outside his area, such as Beirut. In selling his goods in the capital, Mohammad can generate more income than he would back in his hometown; consequently he would provide his children with better living conditions.

Karam : Lebanon

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:20:03 PDT

$50 of $2,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 24, 2012

Karam is a 58-year-old married man, father of two children. He has been working in the food business for five years, but he opened his own restaurant in 2010. His restaurant is specialized in preparing and selling freshly made pancakes with special ingredients, highly recommended by most of his customers. His shop is located in a very good region; it's on the main road, clear to everyone passing by. Karam is planning to expand his business, that's why he applied for a loan from Kiva partner Al Majmoua, in order to do necessary interior decoration for his shop. His shop is well known for its cleanliness and good taste, and highly recommended. He hopes to keep on expanding his business more and more to provide his family the best living.

Ali : Lebanon

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:00:15 PDT

$125 of $1,200 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 29, 2012

Ali is a 37 year-old married man and father of one child. Ali has been a butcher since 1999; his business is going on fine. His good reputation and quality of products he serves helps him development business. Ali has been an Al Majmoua borrower for six cycles. All his previous loans helped him improve his business and his family's social and financial situations. Ali is applying for a loan from Al Majmoua, a Kiva partner, to increase his meat capital with special prices since he will pay in cash. These special prices help him sell his products. Ali will also increase his herbs stock since he makes special blends and sauces. He hopes, that in the future he can decorate his butchery in a better way.

Hamid : Lebanon

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:20:33 PDT

$300 of $1,800 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 29, 2012

Hamid is a 47-year-old married man and father of six children. He has been working in agriculture for the past 30 years. Hamid is a hard worker and well-known in the region. In 2002, Hamid started his own business, and he is very proud he took this step. Hamid is applying for a loan from Kiva partner Al Majmoua in order to buy a tractor necessary to expand his business. This is Hamid's second cycle as an Al Majmoua borrower, with a good standing in his pay back history. Hamid rents a tractor to plow his land, and through this loan he will be able to increase his income by saving on his rental expenses.

Yasser : Lebanon

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:50:02 PDT

$175 of $2,500 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 29, 2012

Yasser is a 40-year-old married man and father of four children. He has worked in the air-conditioning business since 1995. His business is going just fine but its highest season starts in the spring and continues until the end of summer. Yasser is a hard working man who does his best for his family's happiness and good living. Yasser is applying for a loan from Kiva partner Al Majmoua to buy a Renault Rapid car to transport his tools and machines safely from one place to another. This is Yasser's 11th loan with Al Majmoua and all his previous loans helped a lot in improving and expanding his business. At the same time, he has an impressive history in paying back the loans. Yasser is planning to open an accessories and maintenance shop in the future.

Abbass : Lebanon

Fri, 04 May 2012 22:30:09 PDT

$200 of $1,500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 4, 2012

Abbass is a 42-year-old married man and father of five children. Abbass has been working in vehicle repairs for 20 years; this long experience gave him his customers' trust and support. Abbass is a hardworking man, well-known in his region. In 2010, Abbass opened his own garage. This step forward was an excellent one to take for his family's increase in income and for improving their living conditions. Abbass applied for a loan from Kiva partner Al Majmoua in order to buy a used car with a special price to fix, sell and make a good profit. This kind of business will increase his income, and will also open for him a new business trend to invest in. He hopes to expand his business more and more in the future and to attract new customers.

Mahmoud : Lebanon

Sat, 05 May 2012 05:20:03 PDT

$225 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 5, 2012

Mahmoud is a 39-year-old married man and a father of three children. He has been selling fruits and vegetables for 20 years. He started his own business in 2001. Mahmoud is a hardworking man, with a good reputation. He is well known in the region for his special customer service and the quality of products he sells, in addition to his affordable prices. Mahmoud is applying for a loan from Kiva partner Al Majmoua in order to increase his business capital with special spring/summer fruits and vegetables. Mahmoud's customers are loyal to him since he serves them best in the market. Mahmoud is planning to expand his business more and more and hopes to start wholesale trade in the future.

Jamil : Lebanon

Sun, 06 May 2012 09:40:03 PDT

$200 of $1,200 raised.

Started raising funds on May 6, 2012

Jamil is a 50-year-old married man and the father of three children. He has been working as a taxi driver for 13 years. His family expenses are increasing, which is why he was searching for another source of income. Jamil opened a cafe where he sells Manakish (a special Lebanese dough topped with thyme, cheese or other tasty ingredients, like a folded pizza usually eaten for breakfast). His Manakish are special since the dough is like pita bread which gives it a unique taste. He also sells soft drinks and sweets. Jamil works as a taxi driver day and night, managing between the two businesses, and he hopes to expand both businesses. Jamil applied for a loan from Kiva's partner, Al Majmoua, in order to support his newly established cafe business, because he believes that the more you invest in a certain business, the more it sprouts in the future. Most of his customers are relatives, neighbors and friends. He hopes one day most of the tourists he works with through his taxi business will come and taste his delicious Manakish.

Ali : Lebanon

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:30:07 PDT

$50 of $900 raised.

Started raising funds on May 9, 2012

Ali is a forty-eight-year-old married man, and a father of five children. He has worked as a taxi driver since 2005, and his business is going just fine especially during the high season in the summer when there are tourists. His business is his source of livelihood, which is why he has to take good care of it. Unfortunately his car's engine broke and he needs additional cash to buy a new engine. This is why he applied for a loan for the first time from Kiva partner Al Majmoua, and he's sure that it will help his business and family a lot.

Imad : Lebanon

Mon, 14 May 2012 05:40:03 PDT

$100 of $1,500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 14, 2012

Imad is a 43-year-old married man, father of three children, who has been working in the upholstery business for 20 years. Imad's business is unique these days, very rarely do people still do this kind of work, and that's why Imad has to do his best to keep his business number one, and to improve it as much as he can to keep his customers pleased. Imad's business is known as Arabian Upholstery. He fixes wool mattresses and quilts. Imad applied for a loan for the first time from Kiva partner Al Majmoua, in order to buy necessary textiles, highly requested in his business. Imad hopes that his business will continue to be recommended by his customers and will attract new customers in the future.

Walid : Lebanon

Mon, 14 May 2012 07:10:03 PDT

$75 of $1,500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 14, 2012

Walid is a 35-year-old married man, the father of two children. He has 12 years of experience in selling coffee and juices, that's why in 2006, he opened his own shop selling espresso and juice. His business is going on just fine; most of his customers are delighted with what he offers them. Walid is applying for a loan from Kiva partner Al Majmoua, in order to buy a new espresso machine necessary for his business. He will also use part of it to repair his house's rooftop. Walid started his business from a van where it used to be his coffee shop, them he expanded his business to a specialized coffee selling shop. Today he is applying for a new espresso machine, while he hopes that in the near future he will buy a larger shop, an ice cream machine, and a smoothies machine too.

Souheil : Lebanon

Mon, 14 May 2012 07:40:03 PDT

$75 of $2,500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 14, 2012

Souheil is a 48-year-old married man, the father of five children. Souheil has been working as a taxi driver since 2010. He used to be a sales director in a cosmetics company, but he took his compensation and insisted on buying a car and investing it in a taxi business. His work is very good during Lebanon's tourist high season, so he has to be ready for it. That's why he applied for this second loan from Kiva partner Al Majmoua to do necessary maintenance for his car. Souheil's previous loan was invested in school fees and requests, while today he will invest it in the car. He will also use part of the loan to continue building his house as much as he can. Souheil is well known in the region for his good reputation and hard work. He hopes to start a new cash transfer company in the future.

Fouad : Lebanon

Tue, 22 May 2012 07:00:31 PDT

$50 of $2,800 raised.

Started raising funds on May 22, 2012

Fouad is a 50-year-old married man, father of six children. Fouad has been working in food business since 1995. His grocery store is going on just fine, but he needs more cash in order to add new products requested by customers. Fouad applied for a Loan from Kiva partner Al Majmoua in order to increase his store's merchandise with special spring and summer beverages and snacks. Fouad is a hard worker. This is his fifth cycle as an Al Majmoua borrower, and all his previous loans helped a lot in increasing his business and improving his social and financial situations. He has a good paying back history with a very good reputation. Fouad hopes to expand his business more and more and to start a wholesale trade.