Charlotte is 42 and the mother of five children between the ages of 7 and 26. Her husband is a cab driver, and for the past six years she has been selling fruits.
Charlotte is the leader of the group named Inshuti Nziza Cb, which means "A good Friend.” The group members sell different items and own a variety of businesses.
Charlotte will use her loan to buy more oranges, mangoes, paw paws, and pineapples to sell within her community. With the profit from her sales, she hopes to be able to furnish her house.
She is grateful for the support from the lenders.
Due to the global pandemic, Urwego was not able to photograph all of the group members. However, the photo shows one member who is representing the group.
In this group: Jeanne, Martin, Philbert, Jean Marie , Theophile, Clementine, Fabien, Damascene , Ernestine, Charlotte, Pascaline, Alphonse, Clemence, Martin, Cesarie , Mary, Helene, Alex, Alice, Pierre