A loan helped a member to stock up on sewing materials, petroleum jelly, fabric, and zippers, which will strengthen her initial capital.


Zawadi Group's story

Mrs. Leontine is a client of the Hekima IMF and head of the Zawadi groupe villageoise. She is divorced, 62 years old and the mother of four children who all go to school.

Mrs. Leontine is a tailor. She started this business 24 years ago with her own start-up funds. She later got with the Hekima program to support her business, during which time it gradually grew. With this new loan, she will stock up on sewing materials, petroleum jelly, fabric, and zippers, which will strengthen her initial capital. The challenge of her business is linked to the lack of customers.

She would like her children to continue studying and build a house. Finally, Mrs. Leontine would like to thank Hekima and its partners for the support provided to owners of non-cash-converting businesses during this global COVID-19 crisis. The photo is only of the group leader in compliance with COVID-19 social distancing measures.

In this group: Beatrice, Leontine, Pascasie, Germaine, Clarise, Faida, Aimerance, Marie Mediatrice, Basubi, Emerciane, Aurelie, Sylvie, Jeanne, Noella, Suzana, Olga, Daniel, Pascaline, Mamisa, Josephine, Denis, Naomi

Translated from French.


This loan is special because:

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



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