A loan helped to buy two large cooking pots and the ingredients necessary for her food stand.


Lova Malala's story

Lova is 35 years old. She is married, and the couple has four children, all of whom are in school. Ten years ago, Lova opened her food stand. Her business is located right in the middle of town. To make her business more profitable, Lova has requested a loan to buy materials such as three large cooking pots, napkins, bowls, trays and plates, and the ingredients necessary for her food stand. Her goal is to open a restaurant later on.

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Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Holly Torpey.


This loan is special because:

It supports women entrepreneurs in Madagascar with a full suite of financial services



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