A loan helped a member to buy 30 sacks of coal, which will strengthen her initial capital.


Inua Maisha Group's story

Madame Vikayilira is a client of Hekima IMF and is the treasurer of the INUA MAISHA business group. She is a widow, 45 years of age, and the mother of 8 children, 4 of whom are in school, and 4 who are no longer in school due to lack of means.

She sells charcoal and started her business in 1999 with start-up funds she received from her deceased husband. Later she got involved with the Hekima program to support her business, which has grown gradually since then. With this new loan she plans to stock up on 30 sacks of charcoal, which will strengthen her initial capital. Her business has no problems.

Madame Suzane would like her children to continue their education and also to develop her business. Finally, she would like to thank Hekima and its partners for the support they have shown to owners of business that have no cash value during this Covid-19 global crisis. The photo shows only the leader of the group on account of the social distancing measures implemented due to Covid-19.

In this group: Stanislas, Mbema, Salome, Nziguheba, Vikayilira

Translated from French by Kiva volunteer JOHN LONSDALE.


This loan is special because:

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



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