Mariama is a 61-year-old mother of 3 children, ages 29, 21 and 17. She is a group leader, often described as a very hardworking individual, and is representing her group of...Read their story >
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Joined Apr 2016Loans made: 29
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- Phylice's Group is formed by 12 farmers in Teso District and is being represented by Phylice, who is the group leader pictured above. She is 43 years old, is married and ha...Read their story >
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Anonymous matches loans to this borrowerTimothy is a married man. He has 2 children. He describes himself to be polite.
He operates a retail business where he sells spare motorcycle parts. He has been...Read their story >
- Flora is 47 years old. She is married with one child. She has had a salon business for the past 10 years. She will be using the loan to purchase weaves and hair chemicals a...Read their story >
- Andrew is a 46-year-old proud father of five children. He is a group leader, often described as a very friendly person, and is representing his group of 11 farmers in Teso...Read their story >
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