Kiva Loans for Association for Rural Development (ARD)

Mildred : Sierra Leone

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:30:02 PDT

$325 of $950 raised.

Started raising funds on May 16, 2013

This is 32-year-old Mildred. She is single and has one child, 8 years old. She has two additional dependents, who live with her for assistance. In 2002, Mildred established her clothing business. She began her business because she wanted to empower herself. Her business is located in the city centre and her main customers are women. Working seven days a week and 10 hours a day, she earns about 1,000,000 SLL every month from this business. She would like a loan in the amount of 4,000,000 SLL. Mildred requires a loan in order to buy more of clothing for resale. In the future, Mildred plans to build a house and become an international business woman. She thanks you for your support.

Aminata : Sierra Leone

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:10:02 PDT

$600 of $1,175 raised.

Started raising funds on May 15, 2013

This is 32-year-old Aminata. She is married and has one child, 15 years old. In 1994, Aminata established her cotton, wax cotton, and Brillion lace business. She began her business because she wanted to self-reliant and not to be a burden on her husband. Working six days a week and ten hours a day, she earns about SLL 700,000 every month from this business. She would like a loan in the amount of SLL 5,000,000. Aminata needs a loan in order to buy more textiles for clothing. She hopes that this loan will enable her to increase her monthly profits by approximately SLL 400,000. In the future, Aminata plans to build a kiosk and later to open a shop. Very hard-working, she thanks you for your support.

Ferreh-Musu : Sierra Leone

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:40:04 PDT

$200 of $1,175 raised.

Started raising funds on May 16, 2013

This is 36-year-old Ferreh-Musu. She is divorced and has four children, aged 16, 14, 10 and 6. In 2010, Ferreh- Musu established her hairdressing salon business. She began her business because she wanted to help in providing a livelihood for her family. Her business is located in the outskirts of town, and her main customers are women. Working seven days a week and 12 hours a day, she earns about 900,000 SLL (Sierra Leone leones) every month from this business. She would like a loan in the amount of 5,000,000 SLL. Ferreh-Musu requires a loan in order to buy more artificial hair for resale. In the future, Ferreh-Musu plans to open another standard salon and educate her children. She thanks you for your support.

Abdulai : Sierra Leone

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:40:03 PDT

$200 of $950 raised.

Started raising funds on May 2, 2013

This is 35-year-old Abdulai. He is married and has two children, aged 10 and 13. He has one additional dependents, who lives with him as a sales assistant. In 2007, Abdulai established his business selling slippers, underwear, Pampers, etc. He began his business because he was trained up as a businessman. His business is located in the outskirts of the city, and his main customers are men and women. Working seven days a week, 10 hours a day, he earns about 500,000 SLL every month from this business. He would like a loan in the amount of 4,000,000 SLL. Abdulai requires a loan in order to increase his stock for resale. In the future, he plans to get a bakery as a source of more income. He thanks you for your support.

Foday : Sierra Leone

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:40:03 PDT

$400 of $1,050 raised.

Started raising funds on May 2, 2013

This is 42-year-old Foday. He is married and has four children, aged 14, 11, 6, and 2 years. In 1997, Foday established his clothing business. He began his business, because he wants to take care of his family. His business is located in the outskirts of town, and his customers are both men and women. Working 7 days a week and 10 hours a day, he earns about SLL 1,000,000 every month from this business. He would like a loan in the amount of SLL 4,500,000. Foday requires a loan, in order to buy more clothing to resell. In the future, he plans to establish another business outlet and to educate his children. He thanks you for your support.

Abu-Bakarr : Sierra Leone

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:40:03 PDT

$475 of $950 raised.

Started raising funds on May 2, 2013

This is 44-year-old Abu-Bakarr. He is married with two wives, and he has six children, aged 25, 22, 20, 17, 14 and 10 years. In 2008, Abu-Bakarr established his provisions and drinks business. He began his business, because he wants to take good care of his family. His business is located in the outskirts, and his customers are general community people. Working 7 days a week and 12 hours a day, he earns about SLL 500,000 every month from this business. He would like a loan in the amount of SLL 4,000,000. Abu-Bakarr requires a loan, in order to buy more crates of drinks and more provisions to resell. In the future, Abu-Bakarr plans to establish his business in different areas. He thanks you for your support.

James : Sierra Leone

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:20:03 PDT

$450 of $725 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2013

This is 52-year-old James. He is married and has three children, aged 21, 19, and 12 years old. He has two additional dependents who live with him just for assistance. In 2005, James established his clothing business. He began his business because he wanted to take care of his family. His business is located on the outskirts and his main customers are young and old men and women. Working seven days a week and 11 hours a day, he earns about SLL 1,000,000 every month from this business. James would like a loan in the amount of SLL 3,000,000. He requires a loan in order to buy more clothing for resale. He hopes that this loan will support him through proper use. In the future, James plans to build more houses and to educate his children. He thanks you for your support.