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Total loan: $1,200

Mahmoud

Bethlehem- West Bank, , Palestine / Personal Use

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A loan helped to buy a solar system for his house to reduce the use of electricity and have hot water.

Mahmoud's story

Mahmoud is a 25-year-old refugee who lives with his family in a camp near Bethlehem, West Bank. He is an enthusiastic and active young man, full of hope and energy. Mahmoud is a hard worker, serving his family by facing life's challenges.

Mahmoud is requesting a loan from Palestine for Credit and Development FATEN to buy a solar system for his family house. He will use this system to reduce his family's use of electricity and to have hot water. Mahmoud wants to improve his family's living standards and hopes you will help by funding his loan.