Uktamjon T. is 27 years old. He is married with two kids. He is an expert in computer services. He provides computer services such as: printing and scanning, lamination and audio-editing of video tapes and discs with records of family events of his clients. He has been in this business for 4 years already and has gained much experience.

Uktamjon tries to use modern up-to-date technologies in his work so as to satisfy the demands and requirements of his customers. For instance, now he is planning to purchase a new modern computer in order to improve the quality of his work and to expand the business. With this purpose in mind, Uktamjon is requesting 2500 Somoni for a term of 9 months. This is Uktamjon's first loan and he thanks all for support and promises not to let anyone down and to pay back the loan on time.

More about Tajikistan and IMON International

Tajikistan is perhaps best known for its rich history, which includes a key post along the Silk Road; the end of Alexander the Great's rule; and with its famous great thinkers, philosophers, scientists and poets as: Rudaki, Ibn Sina (Avicenna), Firdousi, Omar Haiyam, Jomi, Mavlavi Rumi and many others. The country is home to communities that still speak the ancient Sogdian language, epic mountain passes, and a civilization that dates back to the 4th millennium BC. And, even today, it is a complex mixture of the Islamic faith, Soviet culture, New West culture and Central Asian traditions.

But, Tajikistan is also the poorest of the former Soviet republics. The civil war, which ignited soon after its independence from the U.S.S.R., further damaged the already weak economy. In addition, 93% of the country is mountainous and only 7% of the land is arable. These conditions have resulted in high levels of unemployment and have forced hundreds of thousands to seek work in other countries, mainly Russia. While the people of Tajikistan are working to improve its agricultural production and manufacturing sector, nearly two-thirds of the population still live in abject poverty.

IMON's History

Since December 2007, IMON International has worked closely with Kiva and Kiva lenders to ensure that poor and low income clients represent a viable business proposition. Funds raised through Kiva have already been distributed to thousands of IMON International's clients and will continue to provide thousands more with permanent access to the varied financial services they need. To learn more about IMON International's work, please visit: www.imon.tj