
Pauline
A loan of $1,225 helps purchase bales of rice, sugar, noodles, tuna, and mixed goods to expand her inventory.

Pauline's story
Pauline, a 39-year-old married woman from Honiara with two children, runs a small shop in her local community.
She joined SPBD to gain access to financial services she cannot access through traditional banks. With her loan she will purchase bales of rice, sugar, noodle, tuna, and mixed goods to expand her inventory.
By increasing the variety of products available, she aims to attract more customers and boost her sales, helping her provide a better life and a secure a stable future for her family.