A loan helped a member to buy fuel.


Les Chérubins Group's story

Christelle is a businesswoman who sells fuel. She is a member of the village bank "Les Chérubins" , a customer of MFI Hekima. Christelle, age 34, is married and the mother of 6 children all attending school. With this loan, she will purchase her supplies of fuel to expand her business and meet her customers' needs. She received her first loan from her husband 16 years ago. She wishes to feed and educate her children. Finally, she thanks Hekima and its partners for their support to non-bankable entrepreneurs.
One borrower in the picture is carrying her baby.

In this group: Christine, Yvonne, Lea, Alphonsine, Jeanette, Pascal, Safari, Bitasimwa, Riziki, Maombi, Thomas, Marie, David, Izebe, Aim?E, Jacques, Elysee, Christelle

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Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Madeleine Schwartz.


This loan is special because:

It serves entrepreneurs in conflict-affected areas with few opportunities.



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