A loan helped to buy dried fish products and palm oil.


Michou's story

Michou is forty-one years old and her work involves selling dried fish products and palm oil. She buys these products in her community and takes them to sell in Dakar. This business is crucial because it allows her to ensure the well-being of her two children. Michou is seeking a Kiva loan to buy more merchandise to further develop her business. Michou dreams of becoming a large-scale retail trader and building her own home.

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Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Abigail Leavens.


This loan is special because:

It helps borrowers access financial services on flexible terms with no collateral requirements.



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