A loan helped to buy good quality pagnes (bright West African cloth) and take care of her children.


Aminata's story

Aminata is the mother of three children. Two of them go to school. She has three other dependents. She is a merchant who has been selling clothing in a market in the capital for over ten years. She has repaid her loan from Kiva with no difficulty. She has requested a new loan to buy good quality pagnes to increase her sales and her earnings. She plans on using her earnings to reinvest in her business and put money aside take care of her children.

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Translated from French by Kiva volunteer leonardo.


This loan is special because:

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



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