La Paix 2 Group

Marcelline, age 43, is a widow with two children in school. She also cares and provides for her elderly mother. She owns a perfume shop, and has been in business for two years. Marcelline plans to use the loan to buy more perfumes, soaps, and milk to sell in her shop. Her business strategy is to offer competitive prices against other businesses in the market. Marcelline has received three previous loans from Kiva partner HOPE Congo. She has a very good repayment record. She wants to continue to expand her business. Marcelline hopes to be able to fund both of her children's college education.