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  <title>Kiva Loans for Community Economic Ventures, Inc. (CEVI)</title>
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   <title>Teresita : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152588</link>
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$1,125 of $1,175 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 31, 2026
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   			Teresita is a 41-year-old married woman from Moalboal, Cabu, Philippines. She has been raising piglets for the past 15 years, which has been her main source of income to support herself. Through her dedication, she has been able to sustain her daily needs and continue growing her small business.

She is now requesting a loan to buy more piglets and feed. With additional stock, Teresita hopes to increase her sales, expand her business, and achieve greater success in hog raising. She is committed to working hard and managing her livelihood responsibly to secure a better future for herself and her family.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:04:41 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Susie May : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3157534</link>
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$275 of $525 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 13, 2026
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   			Susie May resides in the province of Iloilo. She is 48 years old and has three dependents. To earn an income, she runs a sari-sari (variety) store where she sells basic commodities. She has been managing this business for 10 years.

Currently, Susie May is requesting a loan of PHP 30,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEV (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). She will use the loan as additional capital to buy assorted groceries to sell in her store.

Susie May dreams of further improving her business in the future to achieve a better standard of living.
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         <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:30:12 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Marlon : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151187</link>
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$550 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 30, 2026
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   			Living in Cebu province, Marlon is 37 years old, married, and provides for five dependents, aged 9, 11, 12, 15 and 16. He has dedicated ten years to raising goats and is now requesting a loan to buy feed. His commitment to hard work is fueled by his desire to uplift his family’s future.
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         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:40:12 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Ilbensiya : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151318</link>
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   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151318&quot;&gt;
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$550 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 30, 2026
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   			Ilbensiya is a 44-year-old vegetable vendor from Palawan, Philippines. For the past five years, she has been managing her business, which serves as her family’s main source of income. Through this business, she is able to provide for their daily needs and contribute to the household’s stability. Her husband provides for them while working in carpentry.

To keep her store running and attract more customers, Ilbensiya is requesting a loan to buy more bottle gourds, carrots, squashes, cabbages, spring onions, radishes and string beans. By adding these essential supplies, she hopes to increase her sales and strengthen her source of livelihood.

Ilbensiya is determined to continue growing her business and is confident that with hard work and dedication, she can make her family&#039;s life better.

Picture has been redacted to protect privacy of other vendor.
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         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:40:10 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Mary Anne : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151365</link>
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$425 of $750 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 30, 2026
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   			Mary Anne is a 44 year old married woman from Palawan province. She is supporting one dependent, who is five years old. She has been managing her printing business for the last eight years. 

She is requesting a loan to buy a new printer. With a new printer, she will be able to cater to more customers and increase her income.
She is determined to enhance her business and provide a better life for her loved ones.
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         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:17 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Maylen : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3148471</link>
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$260 of $1,175 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 25, 2026
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   			Maylen has run her shop for ten years now. She is a married woman with three dependent children. Her husband&#039;s occupation is teacher.
She sells hardware materials including fasteners (screws, nails, bolts), construction materials (steel bars, cement, GI wire), electrical items (wires, switches, conduits), plumbing supplies (pipes, fittings), tools (hammers, pliers, wrenches), security products (locks, padlocks). In addition, she also sells agricultural supplies.

This time, she wants to continue to manage the flow of her sales and profit. Therefore, she has decided to avail a loan which she will use to purchase cement, plastic wares and agricultural supplies.
Thus, she will cater to the various needs of her customers, leading to a stable income. Moreover, she dreams of expanding her store in the future.
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         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:41:15 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Erlita : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3148627</link>
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$220 of $675 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 25, 2026
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   			Erlita is a resident of Brooke&#039;s Point, Palawan. She is 64 years old, married, and currently sells snacks to the people in her community. This has been her source of income for many years now.

She is asking for a loan to buy more bread to sell. Through this loan, Erlita hopes to steadily grow her business and dreams of someday expanding her choices, making it easier to increase her profits.

She hopes to achieve greater success in her business and maximize the positive impact of the loan on her livelihood.
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         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:02:37 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Julita : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151351</link>
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$150 of $600 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 31, 2026
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   			Julita is 40 years old and is married with one dependent, aged 17 years. Her husband is a farmer. She lives in the province of Leyte, where she runs a food stall, selling homemade foods to get an income. She has been in this business for three years.

Currently, she asks for a loan of PHP 35,000 through Kiva’s field partner CEVI, a microfinance NGO in the Philippines. She will use this loan as additional capital to buy food ingredients.

Through this loan, Julita will probably improve her business for a living.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:30:11 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Maria Dolores : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158413</link>
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$325 of $350 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
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   			Maria Dolores has owned a basi goods shop for three years. She sells basic commodities ranging from noodles, canned goods, soft drinks, sugar, eggs, and soap, to beverages. She is a married woman and has no children.

As the prices of the goods goes up, she has decided to get a loan. She will use it to buy canned goods, beverages, toiletries, and condiments.

She will use it to continue to restock the inventory on her shop and augment her income as well. Her goal is to continue to expand her store and have a sustainable livelihood someday.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:30:15 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Dolly Dyan : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158500</link>
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$300 of $350 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
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   			Dolly Dyan resides in the province of Iloilo. She is 41 years old and has four dependents. She and her husband earn their livelihood through fishing, a trade they have been engaged in for 16 years.

Currently, Dolly Dyan is seeking a loan of PHP 50,000 through Kiva’s lending partner CEVI (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). She will use the loan to purchase fishing nets to support their fishing activities.

Dolly Dyan aspires to improve and sustain their livelihood in the future, with the goal of achieving a better standard of living for her family.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:20:12 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158500&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Maricel : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158258</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158258&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/8e8b8734b6d694e66cfdfeb57c6b1610.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Maricel&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$150 of $250 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Maricel, a resident of Bohol Province, has been engaged in farming for a decade. She grows and sells rice. At the age of 35, she is a mother and has two school aged children.

Recognizing the importance of investing in her farm&#039;s productivity, She approached CEVI with a loan request. She will utilize the funds to buy fertilizer. She aims to enhance the quality and yield of her harvest, ensuring a prosperous future for her family and her agricultural endeavors in the future.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:14 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Maximiano : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158307</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158307&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/423811575fbb22d91eb38710f249283b.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Maximiano&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$150 of $250 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			For the past decade, Maximiano has been avidly pursuing fishing as his main source of income. He&#039;s a widowed man and has no dependent children.

He decided to take his fishing endeavors to the next level by purchasing a new fishing net. This will help Maximiano increase his catch, as well as his income.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:50:12 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Remedios : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156370</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156370&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/a2af75b81d60b9c3acfac15c95da225f.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Remedios&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$300 of $675 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 10, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Remedios lives in the province of Bohol. She is 67 years old and operates a sari-sari (convenience) store in her community, which she has done for eleven years. She sells household basic commodities like detergent, seasoning, toiletries, chips, canned goods and soft drinks. 

She is asking for a loan to buy stocks of to buy rice, sacks of feed, seasonings, noodles, and detergent. These items are her best sellers. 

With a loan, Remedios is confident that her sari-sari business will be more prosperous. She will use her profits for food and savings.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:30:13 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156370&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Charmine : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156378</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156378&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/63bc6f10ea5c01b0361aae00ecc2c319.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Charmine&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$275 of $1,175 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 10, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Charmine resides in the province of Cebu. She is 44 years old and married. To earn an income, she runs a sari-sari (variety) store where she sells basic commodities. She has been managing this business for eight years.

Currently, Charmine is requesting a loan of PHP 70,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEVI (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). She will use the loan as additional capital to buy assorted groceries to sell in her store.

Charmine dreams of further improving her business in the future to achieve a better standard of living.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:40:10 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156378&quot;&gt;
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   &lt;/a&gt;
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   <title>Jayson : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3146208</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3146208&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/d356f7f2dec463bba59f8d15cb21a237.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jayson&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$635 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 20, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Jayson runs a stall selling cold drinks to residents. In addition, he sells buko (young coconut) juice as an additional source of income. He is a single man and has no dependent children.

To cope with demand, Jayson has decided to request a loan. He will use it to buy buko (young coconut).

Jayson hopes that his ongoing business will be productive and sustainable.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:26:38 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Aniceta : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3147605</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3147605&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/a6aeab25c5187d39ca579e1c31f5b7b2.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Aniceta&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$800 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 23, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Aniceta is a 66-year-old married woman from Jagna, Bohol, Philippines. She has been operating a sari-sari store for the past six years, which serves as a reliable source of income for her household and community. 

She is requesting a loan to buy additional inventory of canned goods, rice, and soft drinks to better meet customer needs. With this support, she hopes to increase her sales, improve her income, and achieve continued success in her business.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:50:59 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3147605&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Joseph : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149097</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149097&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/a8c8a6772d19424adb4c78515c6ce079.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Joseph&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$475 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 26, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Joseph resides in the province of Cebu. He is 45 years old and has one dependent. To earn an income, he runs a poultry business and has been engaged in this livelihood for 12 years.

He is requesting a loan of PHP 50,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEVI (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). He will use this loan to purchase egg trays.

Joseph hopes to improve his livelihood in the future and become more productive.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:34 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Janeth : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151144</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151144&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/e3a71a1d98e5220fd8813db658adf25c.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Janeth&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$460 of $1,000 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 30, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Janeth is a 46-year-old woman from Narra, Palawan. She is a mother to a 7-year-old dependent child. She is engaged in farming and growing ornamental plants to earn a living.

She is asking for a loan to buy more species and types of plants to grow so she can increase her variety of ornamental plants to offer and sell.

Janeth puts her heart into her work, so her loved ones are taken care of and support her husband along the way.
She is aiming to grow her business over time and use the extra income to improve life for her loved ones.


   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:33:50 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Jomar : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3155444</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3155444&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/d417341b67a690fad05263309b4da7f4.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jomar&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$225 of $525 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 8, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Jomar resides in the province of Iloilo. He is 44 years old and has two dependents. Like many others in his community, he works as a fisherman to provide for his family. He has been engaged in this livelihood for 15 years.

Seeking financial assistance, Jomar is applying for a PHP 30,000 loan through Kiva&#039;s field partner, CEVI-Philippines. He will use the funds to purchase fishing nets to supports his fishing activity.  

Jomar aspires to improve his livelihood in the future to provide for his family
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:50:12 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Rufino : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156420</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156420&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/098575acc0d691014507e437b9ec1a1d.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Rufino&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$150 of $350 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 10, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Rufino lives in the province of Cebu. He is 62 years old and has two dependents. He has earned a living for seven years through selling fresh fish.

He currently asks for a loan of PHP 20, 000 through Kiva’s lending partner CEVI (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). He will use this loan to buy assorted fish.

Rufino wants to improve this business in the future for a better means of living.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:10:12 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>John : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3157050</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3157050&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/a080f3f29aaa8498e38299cc939d1492.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;John&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$75 of $425 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 11, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			John is 53 years old, married, and living in Iloilo province. He provides for one dependent, aged 17. He has dedicated his time to his transport services. This has been his business for nine years, using his tricycle. He is asking for a loan to buy spare parts, gasoline and tires. His commitment to hard work is fueled by his desire to uplift his family’s future.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:50:11 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3157050&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>Motorcycle Transport</media:category>
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   <title>Daisy : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3146096</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3146096&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/b4def57449d135d454523b4a5382f992.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Daisy&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$325 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 24, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Daisy resides in the province of Iloilo. She is 49 years old and has two dependents. To earn an income, she runs a sari-sari (variety) store where she sells basic commodities. She has been managing this business for 15 years.

Currently, Daisy is requesting a loan of PHP 50,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEVI (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). She will use the loan as additional capital to buy assorted groceries to sell in her store.

Daisy dreams of further improving her business in the future to achieve a better standard of living.




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         <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:20:21 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3146096&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>General Store</media:category>
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   <title>Helen : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3147812</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3147812&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/60f58376db9b1df33671dbc9ffda9575.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Helen&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$250 of $1,025 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 24, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Helen has been operating a sari-sari (variety) store for the past ten years. Her income relies on the retail sales of various commodities ranging from noodles, canned goods, soft drinks, sugar, eggs and soap to beverages. She is married and she and her husband, who works as a farmer, have no dependent children. 

To cope with customer demand, Helen has decided to request a loan which she will use to buy canned goods, shampoo and soap. With these, she can boost her inventory and maintain her sales and profits. 
She is hoping for your support to continue to improve her existing business and become more productive in the future.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:53:36 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3147812&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>General Store</media:category>
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   <title>Rizalie : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3148512</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3148512&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/4c2810f6badc69dedd0db1fceff57d71.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Rizalie&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$175 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 25, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Rizalie, a 55-year-old from Palawan province, is married and has been engaged in a sari-sari store business for the last ten years. She is determined to grow her livelihood and improve her family’s quality of life. She is asking for a loan to buy noodles, eggs, seasoning, condiments, canned foods, soft drinks and milk.
Rizalie hopes that with all her hard work she can make her store bigger and earn more. She dreams to save enough so she can live in comfort and abundance.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <geo:long>117.784246</geo:long>
         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:01:41 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3148512&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Gina : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3148514</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3148514&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/c4efaa20006cc8a76502991beaaf1ddf.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Gina&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$100 of $775 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 25, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Gina is a 51-year-old married woman from Cavite province. She has been engaged in a sari sari store business for 21 years. She is seeking a loan to buy rice, soft drinks, canned food, cooking oil, soy sauce, shampoo, candies, chips, detergent, sugar and seasoning for her small store.

With increased inventory, Gina aims to boost her income and continue providing for her loved ones while strengthening her store’s role in the community.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:12:24 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3148514&quot;&gt;
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   &lt;/a&gt;
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   <media:category>General Store</media:category>
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   <title>Elvie : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3148517</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3148517&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/254648e15a7a2c6886b5eecf4195c75b.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Elvie&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$125 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 25, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Elvie is a 56-year-old business owner from Palawan, Philippines. She has been operating a sari-sari store for the past 10 years, which serves as a reliable source of income for her household and community. Elvie is requesting a loan to buy stocks of rice, soft drinks, canned food, cooking oil, soy sauce, shampoo, candies, chips, detergent, sugar and seasoning to better meet customer needs. With this support, she hopes to increase her sales, improve her income, and achieve continued success in her business.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:12:25 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3148517&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Gavina : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3148572</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3148572&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/dd51109bec40d089131f5512cbfdb435.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Gavina&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$50 of $1,175 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 25, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Gavina is 66 years old. She is married and for eleven years now runs a sari-sari store business and sells different items to the people in her locality. She is asking for a loan to buy rice, soft drinks, canned food, cooking oil, soy sauce, shampoo, candies, chips, detergent, sugar and seasoning.

In the future, Gavina dreams of making her business a success and to save money for future use.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:55:13 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3148572&quot;&gt;
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   &lt;/a&gt;
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   <title>Nelia : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3148598</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3148598&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/43902ee6c32a455fc3e44c2a2ed1bce1.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Nelia&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$25 of $675 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 25, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Nelia, a hardworking 62-year-old from Palawan province, is married and her husband works as a fisherman. She on the other hand managed a Sari sari store business for their daily needs.

She is asking for a loan to buy soy sauce, vinegar, cooking oil, canned foods, noodles, eggs, biscuits, candies and soft drinks.

She remains committed to improving her livelihood and ensuring a stable future for herself and her husband.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:12:33 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;/a&gt;
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   <title>Jemboy : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149099</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149099&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/e9528e0751f63effcbe08f556814abd4.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jemboy&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$370 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 26, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Jemboy resides in the province of Cebu. He is 31 years old and has one dependent. To earn a living, he raises pigs, a business he has been engaged in for eight years.

He is currently requesting a loan of PHP 50,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEVI-Philippines. He will use the loan to purchase feed for his hogs.

Jemboy aspires to improve his livelihood in the future and achieve greater success.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:44 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Peter : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149102</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149102&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/6b8d28226b5bae6cef2965f3e7e7d6c5.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Peter&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$175 of $600 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 26, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Peter is a hardworking man from Bohol Province. He is single and has no dependent children. He manages a shop and sells optical glasses to local residents.

At this time, he has decided to apply for a loan. He will use it to purchase additional optical glasses for resale, allowing him to meet customer demand and increase his income.

He is hoping for your support to carry out his plan.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <geo:long>124.325</geo:long>
         <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:11:20 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Darwin : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149141</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149141&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/0a80975d059c6b9e936ffa43daa2c1ed.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Darwin&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$250 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 26, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Darwin resides in the province of Cebu. He is 55 years old and married. To earn an income, he and his family run a sari-sari (variety) store where they sell basic commodities and drinks. He has been managing this business for five years.

Currently, Darwin is requesting a loan of PHP 50,000 through Kiva’s field partner CEVI, a microfinance NGO in the Philippines. He will use the loan as additional capital to buy assorted groceries and drinks to sell in his store.

Darwin dreams of further improving his business in the future to achieve a better standard of living.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:42:07 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149141&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/0a80975d059c6b9e936ffa43daa2c1ed.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Darwin&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
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   <title>Ailyn : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149156</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149156&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/6e9175fa2f11f44dc5cd3e36b80150f1.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Ailyn&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$125 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 26, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Ailyn is 41 years old and single. She lives in the province of Cebu, where she runs a food stall, selling barbeque to get an income. She has been in this business for 12 years.

Currently, she asks for a loan of PHP 50, 000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEVI (a microfinance NGO) in the Philippines. She will use this loan as additional capital to buy meat and spices.

Through this loan, Ailyn will probably improve her business for a living.  
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:01:34 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149156&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/6e9175fa2f11f44dc5cd3e36b80150f1.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Ailyn&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
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   <title>Michelle : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149165</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149165&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/7aff2a4de58d14fb626c7cd302050402.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Michelle&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$275 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 26, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Michelle is 35 years old and has four dependents. She lives in the province of Iloilo, where she runs a food stall, selling assorted fish to get an income. She has been in this business for eight years.

Currently, she asks for a loan of PHP 50, 000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEVI (a microfinance NGO) in the Philippines. She will use this loan as additional capital to buy assorted fish.

Through this loan, Michelle will probably improve her business for a living.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:43:25 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149165&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/7aff2a4de58d14fb626c7cd302050402.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Michelle&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   &lt;/a&gt;
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   <title>Jocelyn : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149183</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149183&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/34bd59021e492c44b0e44628d96ecc07.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jocelyn&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$250 of $250 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 26, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Jocelyn has managed an internet cafe for local inhabitants for the past four years. She earns an income by a fixed fee rate per hour.

She is married and has no dependent child. Her husband&#039;s occupation is laborer. 

This time, she needs sufficient funds to boost her livelihood. Right now, running an internet cafe is a lucrative business, and she is seeking ways to make it more productive.

Therefore, she has decided to requested a Kiva loan in the amount of 15,000 PHP to pay for maintenance fees.

She is grateful to CEVI and the Kiva community for the continued support, and she is more determined to work hard for the welfare of her family.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <geo:long>123.1211792</geo:long>
         <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:03:31 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149183&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/34bd59021e492c44b0e44628d96ecc07.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jocelyn&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   &lt;/a&gt;
   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>Internet Cafe</media:category>
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   <title>Jasmin : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149239</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149239&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/3445d700c2cdb1db11876bd8ca3034d4.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jasmin&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$75 of $675 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 26, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Jasmin resides in the province of Davao del Sur. She is 51 years old and married. To earn an income, she runs a sari-sari (variety) store where she sells basic commodities. She has been managing this business for five years.

Currently, Jasmin is requesting a loan of PHP 40,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEV (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). She will use the loan as additional capital to buy assorted groceries to sell in her store.

Jasmin dreams of further improving her business  to achieve a better standard of living.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <geo:long>125.6110248</geo:long>
         <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:00:43 PDT</pubDate>
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   <media:text type="html">
   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149239&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/3445d700c2cdb1db11876bd8ca3034d4.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jasmin&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   &lt;/a&gt;
   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>General Store</media:category>
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    <item>
   <title>Jeanette : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149254</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149254&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/de0096c77b710adefe8e9fd828883d66.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jeanette&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$100 of $750 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 26, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Jeanette resides in the province of Cebu. She is 51 years old and married. To earn an income, she runs a sari-sari (variety) store where she sells basic commodities. She has been managing this business for 12 years.

Currently, Jeanette is requesting a loan of PHP 45,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEVI, a microfinance NGO in the Philippines. She will use the loan as additional capital to buy assorted groceries to sell in her store.

Jeanette dreams of further improving her business in the future to achieve a better standard of living.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <geo:long>124.0186256</geo:long>
         <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:42:43 PDT</pubDate>
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   <media:text type="html">
   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149254&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/de0096c77b710adefe8e9fd828883d66.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jeanette&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   &lt;/a&gt;
   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>General Store</media:category>
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   <title>Tessie : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149901</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149901&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/e0ea80c0d0922fec11de4218cec26e7c.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Tessie&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$125 of $1,175 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 27, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Tessie resides in the province of Iloilo.  She is 51 years old and married.  She and her husband earn their livelihood through fishing, a trade they have been engaged in for 15 years.

Currently, Tessie is seeking a loan of PHP 70,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEVI (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines).  She will use the loan to purchase fishing nets and plywood for their fishing boat.  Tessie aspires to improving and sustaining their livelihood in the future, with the goal of achieving a better standard of living for her family.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <geo:long>123.000095</geo:long>
         <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:05:56 PDT</pubDate>
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   <media:text type="html">
   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149901&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/e0ea80c0d0922fec11de4218cec26e7c.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Tessie&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   &lt;/a&gt;
   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>Fishing</media:category>
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    <item>
   <title>Olivia : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149911</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149911&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/2b7a7671aef277690a015d7f3e956f1a.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Olivia&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$85 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 27, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Olivia resides in the province of Iloilo. She is 51 years old and married. She and her husband earn their livelihood through fishing, a trade they have been engaged in for 22 years.

Currently, Olivia is seeking a loan of PHP 50,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEVI (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). She will use the loan to purchase fishing nets, bamboo, lead weights and an engine for their fishing boat.

Olivia aspires to improve and sustain their livelihood in the future, with the goal of achieving a better standard of living for her family.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <geo:long>123.0901539</geo:long>
         <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:05:56 PDT</pubDate>
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   <media:text type="html">
   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149911&quot;&gt;
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   &lt;/a&gt;
   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>Fishing</media:category>
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   <title>Leonard : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149921</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149921&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/7e40df68c2a7539816d872f0f1ca53e3.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Leonard&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$200 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 27, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Leonard is 34 years old and has two dependents. He and his family reside in the province of Leyte. To earn an income, he sells vegetables, which is a business he has been engaged in for six years.

He is now requesting a loan of PHP 50,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEVI (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). He will use the loan as additional capital to buy vegetables to sell.

Leonard hopes to grow his business in the future and achieve success for the benefit of his family.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <geo:long>125.045173</geo:long>
         <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:15:53 PDT</pubDate>
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   <media:text type="html">
   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149921&quot;&gt;
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   &lt;/a&gt;
   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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    <item>
   <title>April Grace : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149926</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149926&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/8cfbbc9099a9740d279037f6edd3e92d.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;April Grace&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$75 of $1,000 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 27, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			April Grace resides in the province of Iloilo.  She is 45 years old and married.  She and her husband earn their livelihood through fishing, a trade they have been engaged in for seven years.

Currently, April Grace is seeking a loan of PHP 60,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEVI (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines).  She will use the loan to purchase an engine and plywood.  April Grace aspires to improving and sustaining their livelihood in the future, with the goal of achieving a better standard of living for her family.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <geo:long>123.000095</geo:long>
         <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:27:18 PDT</pubDate>
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   <media:text type="html">
   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149926&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/8cfbbc9099a9740d279037f6edd3e92d.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;April Grace&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
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   <media:category>Fishing</media:category>
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    <item>
   <title>Jennel : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149932</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149932&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/dda391cb7ec916575b83fe4e8da6efbb.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jennel&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$100 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 27, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Jennel resides in the province of Iloilo. She is 38 years old and married. She and her husband earn their livelihood through fishing, a trade they have been engaged in for 11 years.

Currently, Jennel is seeking a loan in the amount of PHP 50,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEV (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). She will use the loan to purchase an engine and plywood for their fishing boat.

Jennel aspires to improve and sustain their livelihood in the future, with the goal of achieving a better standard of living for her family.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:58:29 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149932&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/dda391cb7ec916575b83fe4e8da6efbb.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jennel&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
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   <title>Rosanna : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149935</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149935&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/af963a3cc11f25708f97c125e07a91a0.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Rosanna&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$75 of $1,175 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 27, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Rosanna resides in the province of Iloilo. She is 55 years old and married. She and her husband earn their livelihood through fishing, a trade they have been engaged in for 12 years.

Currently, Rosanna is seeking a loan in the amount of PHP 70,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEV (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). She will use the loan to purchase engine and plywood for their fishing boat.

Rosanna aspires to improve and sustain their livelihood in the future, with the goal of achieving a better standard of living for her family.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <geo:long>123.000095</geo:long>
         <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:09:52 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3149935&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/af963a3cc11f25708f97c125e07a91a0.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Rosanna&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
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   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>Fishing</media:category>
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   <title>Lilibeth : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151142</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151142&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/bf42d3e03355dcbec4888e994f219522.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Lilibeth&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 29, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Lilibeth lives in Palawan province with her family. At 50 years old, she is married and her husband works as a driver. She has been running a buy-and-sell Malaysian foods. She is requesting a loan to buy stock of snack foods, noodles and beauty care products from Malaysia. Her goal is to continue working hard and growing her business for her family’s well-being.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <geo:long>118.3461948</geo:long>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:40:26 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151142&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/bf42d3e03355dcbec4888e994f219522.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Lilibeth&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   &lt;/a&gt;
   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>Retail</media:category>
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   <title>Emilia : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151145</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151145&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/473b596ffafba49c872822474995766a.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Emilia&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$25 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 29, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Emilia is a 46-year-old  married resident of Cebu province. She has run a sari sari store business for seven years now. She sells basic household merchandise through her store. She is seeking a loan to buy sacks of rice and feed, which she sells in retail too.
She gives her best at work to uplift her family’s life and supports her spouse in earning for their shared needs.
She remains committed to her work and dreams of a better future for her family.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <geo:long>123.7889922</geo:long>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:40:33 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151145&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/473b596ffafba49c872822474995766a.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Emilia&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   &lt;/a&gt;
   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>General Store</media:category>
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   <title>Marites : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151170</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151170&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/c5654dfc919f9e8b43c1783b2d509cf6.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Marites&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$50 of $1,175 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 29, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Marites, a 47-year-old from Palawan province, is married. Her husband works as a fisherman. She has been in the fishing and dried fish-making business in her place. She is applying for a loan to buy more fish to dry and sell.

She hustles for her loved ones and supports her spouse in making ends meet.

She is determined to grow her livelihood and improve her family’s quality of life.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <geo:long>117.784246</geo:long>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:50:26 PDT</pubDate>
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   <media:text type="html">
   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151170&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/c5654dfc919f9e8b43c1783b2d509cf6.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Marites&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   &lt;/a&gt;
   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>Fishing</media:category>
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   <title>Mary Grace : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151190</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151190&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/99cb7bf725fc80516236b5ca5db669ce.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Mary Grace&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$150 of $1,075 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 30, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Mary Grace, a 42-year-old from Cavite province, is married and caring for one dependent, age 16. She&#039;s in the business of printing services. Her husband is a tricycle driver. 

She&#039;s applying for a loan to buy paper and ink. Mary Grace is determined to grow her livelihood and improve her family’s quality of life.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <geo:long>120.792458</geo:long>
         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:51:08 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151190&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/99cb7bf725fc80516236b5ca5db669ce.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Mary Grace&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   &lt;/a&gt;
   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>Printing</media:category>
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   <title>Lucio : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151214</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151214&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/b6e5c3182b790a51f46688bd267b8bae.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Lucio&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$75 of $1,175 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 30, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Lucio is 50 years old and lives in Cebu. For the past twenty years, he has been engaged in farming, working hard to support himself through agriculture.

He is requesting a loan to purchase fertilizer, pesticides and to help cover labor costs needed for his farm. These inputs will allow him to grow healthy cucumber, string beans and tomatoes, thus improve productivity.

Lucio hopes that this support will lead to greater business success and a more stable livelihood.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <geo:long>124.3653473</geo:long>
         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:51:08 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151214&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/b6e5c3182b790a51f46688bd267b8bae.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Lucio&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   &lt;/a&gt;
   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Cristy : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151224</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151224&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/8b57677b7616e2569c264437d2b30549.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Cristy&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$75 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 30, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Cristy is a 42-year-old mother from Trinidad, Bohol, Philippines. She is working hard to provide for her family&#039;s needs. She manages a sari-sari store in her community for eleven years now. This small business is her main source of income, helping her to cover the household expenses.

Cristy is requesting for a loan to buy detergent, coffee, sugar, cooking oil, chips, noodles and canned goods. By adding more products to sell, she hopes to attract more customers, increase her sales and strengthen her source of income.

She is determined to manage her store responsibly and repay the loan through the income she earns from her daily sales.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
   </description>
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      <geo:lat>10.0666667</geo:lat>
   <geo:long>124.3333333</geo:long>
         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:30:12 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151224&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/8b57677b7616e2569c264437d2b30549.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Cristy&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   &lt;/a&gt;
   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>General Store</media:category>
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   <title>Jennyca : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151245</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151245&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/7f38af86cfb2606adcac59212ca5f340.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jennyca&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$300 of $1,175 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 30, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Jennyca, is a hardworking, 25-year-old from Cavite province. She works in aluminum fabrication together with her partner. She is asking for a loan to buy welding machine and cutting tools. She puts her heart into her work, so her loved ones are taken care of and supports her partner along the way. She remains committed to improving their livelihood and ensuring a stable future for her family.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
   </description>
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   <geo:long>120.792458</geo:long>
         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:30:12 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151245&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/7f38af86cfb2606adcac59212ca5f340.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jennyca&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   &lt;/a&gt;
   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>Services</media:category>
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   <title>Alvira : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151251</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151251&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/78f07d2c9b36f5aea412bd6e56bf91aa.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Alvira&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$25 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 30, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Alvira is a 51-year-old widow, who lives in Moalboal, Cebu. She works in food business to earn a living. She is asking a loan to buy meat, seasoning and condiments. 

She gives her best so in order to live a comfortable life and pay for her daily needs. Alvira is aiming to grow her business over time and use the extra income to improve her life and home.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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      <geo:lat>9.9556609</geo:lat>
   <geo:long>123.4007598</geo:long>
         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:50:10 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151251&quot;&gt;
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   &lt;/a&gt;
   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>Food</media:category>
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   <title>Mary Ann : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151255</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151255&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/f3b6200d14237dc904af13e083bc9ec0.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Mary Ann&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$25 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 30, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Mary Ann is a 45-year-old mother from Cavite province. She has two children aged 14 and 17. For the past 11 years, she has been managing a small sari-sari (general) store business. This has been her primary source of income, helping her provide for her family’s daily needs.

Mary Ann is now requesting a loan to buy eggs, biscuits, candies, noodles, salt, matches, seasonings, insect repellent, detergent, chips and shampoo. With this, she hopes to increase her inventory, serve more customers, and earn additional income to support her household. Her goal is to grow her business steadily and secure a better future for her family.
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         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:20:22 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Carmina : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151265</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151265&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/b9ccc0a402a33c7e2f7687c4b7ba98eb.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Carmina&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$75 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 30, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			From Palawan province, Carmina is a 52-year-old woman supporting one dependent aged 13. She has been managing a food house business for the last 14 years. She is requesting a loan to buy seasoning, noodles, meat, fish, vegetables and soft drinks.

She works hard every day to give her family a good life to cover expenses. She is determined to enhance her business and provide a better life for her loved ones.
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         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:50:54 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151265&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>Restaurant</media:category>
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   <title>Rosemarie : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151287</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151287&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/e266ccfe4f16c4e9a3dd8c316b8d6274.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Rosemarie&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$50 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 30, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Rosemarie is 49 years old and from Minglanilla, Cebu. She is married and has been engaged in a sari-sari store business for five years now. She sells grocery items mostly needed on a daily basis. In her store, she sells in retail to cater to the needs of her customers.

She is asking a loan to buy more stock of soft drinks, canned food, cooking oil, soy sauce, shampoo, candies, chips, detergent, sugar and seasoning. Her income will be used to buy healthy food, more merchandise and to have savings for old age.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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   <geo:long>123.7889922</geo:long>
         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:51:09 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151287&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/e266ccfe4f16c4e9a3dd8c316b8d6274.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Rosemarie&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
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   <media:category>General Store</media:category>
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   <title>Shekena : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151288</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151288&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/42644ce620d8a8d8439626ebdbede2d0.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Shekena&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$50 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 30, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Shekena resides in the province of Leyte. She is 28 years old and has two dependents. To earn an income she runs a sari-sari (variety) store where she sells basic commodities and drinks. She has been managing this business for three years.

Currently, Shekena is requesting a loan of PHP 50,000 through Kiva’s lending partner CEVI (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). She will use the loanto buy assorted groceries and drinks to sell in her store.

Shekena dreams of further improving her business in the future to achieve a better standard of living.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:10:42 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151288&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/42644ce620d8a8d8439626ebdbede2d0.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Shekena&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
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   <media:category>General Store</media:category>
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   <title>Angelo : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151315</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151315&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/7971885cc480c7168a3edb81eb8f32f6.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Angelo&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$50 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 30, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Angelo is a 30-year-old man from Jagna, Bohol, Philippines. For the past seven years, he has been engaged in farming vegetables, which has been his main source of income to provide for his household. Despite the challenges, his hard work in the field helps support his 5-year-old dependent.

He is now requesting a loan to buy fertilizer and pay for labor. With this, Angelo can improve the quality and yield of his crops, leading to a better harvest.

The additional income will allow him to meet daily expenses and continue supporting his child’s needs. Angelo is committed to working hard to secure a brighter future for his child.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:40:10 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151315&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Wella : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151335</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151335&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/b4e6242118caae7952c4098e0821417e.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Wella&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$50 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 30, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Wella is a 44-year-old mother from Palawan, Philippines. She has been running a small barbecue business for the past five years, which has been her main source of income to support her family. Through hard work and dedication, she has managed to sustain her household needs and provide for her three young children, aged 1, 7, and 14.

Wella is now requesting a loan to buy meat, seasoning, cooking oil, and condiments. These will help her increase her daily sales and better serve her customers. By growing her business, Wella hopes to improve her family’s living conditions and secure a brighter future for her children.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:20:17 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151335&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Charisma : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151360</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151360&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/73a33186df5022a9d5326efe198f296a.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Charisma&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$25 of $1,000 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 30, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Charisma is a 44 year old married entrepreneur from Palawan, Philippines. For the past four years, she has been managing a small sari-sari store in her community. Through her store, she has been able to support her family’s daily needs and build good relationships with her neighbors and regular customers.

She is requesting a loan to buy eggs, biscuits, candies, noodles, salt, matches, seasoning, insect repellant, detergent, chips and shampoo. By adding more products to her store, Charisma hopes to increase her sales and provide her customers with more choices. The income she earns will help her maintain her business and continue supporting her family.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:17 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151360&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>General Store</media:category>
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   <title>Donna Aurora : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151373</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151373&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/726579a68a8f4a4ffc07d36ecd981416.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Donna Aurora&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$150 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 30, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Donna Aurora hails from Leyte Province. She operates a sari-sari (variety) store. She sells commodities like noodles, milk, sugar, seasonings, soap, shampoo, and assorted canned goods. She is a married woman with three young children.

Her store is situated near her home and serves customers who are mostly neighbors and nearby residents. She would like to improve her capital and be able to maintain sales and profit. She requested a loan to buy beverages, condiments, biscuits, canned goods, and toiletries.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:10:14 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151373&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Lily : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151386</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151386&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/a16238ff20982580d17b7ef501439dd9.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Lily&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$25 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 30, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Lily lives in Palawan, Philippines. She has been working in tailoring for thirteen years. Her husband is engaged in labor work to earn an income, and together they strive to support their household.

Lily is requesting a loan to purchase fabrics needed for her tailoring business. This will allow her to fulfill more orders and improve her earnings. She hopes that this opportunity will lead to greater business success and a more stable future for her family.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:20:27 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Christine : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151395</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151395&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/28a307e94575faf5033b81b0f53e9fc2.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Christine&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$50 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 30, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Christine is 40 years old, married, and lives in Cebu province. Her spouse works as a construction worker, helping provide for the family.

For the past ten years, Christine has been running a sari-sari store that serves her local community. She is requesting a loan to buy additional stocks of sugar, coffee, shampoo, bath soap, hair conditioner, canned goods, soy sauce, vinegar, seasoning, and salt.

With a wider and more consistent supply of basic goods, Christine hopes to increase her sales and achieve greater success in her business.  
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:20:35 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151395&quot;&gt;
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   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>General Store</media:category>
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   <title>Melinde : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152560</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152560&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/a8b6860b6388da1c353a9c9c87d0b992.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Melinde&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$50 of $825 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 31, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Melinde is 44 years old, and married from Minglanilla, Cebu. Her husband works as a welder. She has been selling frozen meat products and sausages for the last five years now. She is asking for a loan to maintain supplies of sausages to sell.

She dreams of a more successful food venture that can give her family a stable and comfortable life. She is thankful for the opportunity to strengthen her livelihood and continue the business that she values deeply.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:22:33 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152560&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Shiela Marie : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152799</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152799&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/5571d24d2a09b67fa7b6876137b82da0.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Shiela Marie&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $800 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 31, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Shiela Marie, 49, resides in the province of Cebu and has one dependent. To earn an income, she runs a sari-sari (variety) store where she sells basic commodities. She has been managing this business for 10 years.

Currently, Shiela Marie is requesting a loan of PHP 47,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEV (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). She will use the loan as additional capital to buy assorted groceries to sell in her store.

Shiela Marie aspires to  further improve her business to achieve a better standard of living.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:05:14 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152799&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Arthur : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152806</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152806&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/898ac5ae92547d43704fa66f44dedd28.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Arthur&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$75 of $675 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 31, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Arthur resides in the province of Cebu. He is 53 years old and married. To earn a living, he raises pigs—a business he has been engaged in for 14 years. Currently, he is requesting a loan of PHP 40,000 through Kiva’s lending partner, CEVI-Philippines. He will use the loan to purchase feed for his hogs.

Arthur aspires to improve their livelihood in the future and achieve greater success.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:27:09 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152806&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Francis Mae : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152813</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152813&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/61aac6918d78d3bbe40753d61a591904.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Francis Mae&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$150 of $825 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 31, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Francis Mae is 36 years old and has two dependents. She and her family live in the province of Cebu, where she runs a bakeshop to earn a living. She has been in this business for seven years.

She currently is asking for a loan of PHP 50,000 through Kiva’s lending partner, CEVI, a microfinance NGO in the Philippines. She will use this loan to buy flour, margarine, baking items, yeast, and sugar.

Through this loan, Francis Mae will probably improve her business and become successful.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:37:12 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152813&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Cherryl : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152844</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152844&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/b1a13bdc214f75b009294707c1cf85ff.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Cherryl&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $1,175 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 31, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Cherryl resides in the province of Cebu. She is 47 years old and married. To earn an income, she runs a sari-sari (variety) store where she sells basic commodities. She has been managing this business for four years.

Currently, Cherryl is requesting a loan of PHP 70,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEVI (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). She will use the loan as additional capital to buy assorted groceries to sell in her store.

Cherryl dreams of further improving her business in the future to achieve a better standard of living.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:17:07 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152844&quot;&gt;
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   <title>John : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153218</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153218&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/0b42b4ffab48e4a72c789cb1b8759918.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;John&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$25 of $500 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 31, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			John is 43 years old and single. He lives in the province of Iloilo, where he runs a food stall selling fruits to earn an income. He has been in this business for eight years.

He is currently requesting a loan of PHP 30,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEVI (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). He will use the loan as additional capital to buy assorted fruits to sell.

John hopes this loan will help improve and sustain his business his source of livelihood.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:10:11 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153218&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Ronald : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153248</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153248&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/f32e20c99eb236b36344989b6d5084cd.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Ronald&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$150 of $825 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 31, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Ronald lives in the province of Cebu. He is 35 years old and married. To earn an income, he runs a sari-sari (variety) store where he sells basic commodities. He has been managing this business for 15 years.

He is currently requesting a loan of 50,000 PHP through Kiva’s field partner, CEVI-Philippines. He will use the loan to purchase grocery items for his store.

Ronald hopes to strengthen his livelihood in the future and become more productive.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:30:13 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153248&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Jahn Paville : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153328</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153328&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/0dd22194b7554e19ff56dd73587bdce2.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jahn Paville&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$75 of $675 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 31, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Jahn Paville installs glass doors and windows for locals in his town. He is married to a teacher. They have two school-aged children. His livelihood started eight years ago. 

He decided to avail a loan to boost his capital.
He will use it to buy glass, bracket, rod and angle bar. Thus, it enables him to complete customer&#039;s order on time.
He plans to save for business expansion in the future.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:30:11 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153328&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Lea : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153331</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153331&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/384911313daec9a7b8ce6a3229a759b6.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Lea&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $675 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 31, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Lea has operated a sari-sari (variety) store for the past two years. Her income rely on retail sales of various commodities ranging from noodles, canned goods, soft drinks, sugar, eggs, and soap, to beverages. 

She is a married woman and has no dependent child. 

She wanted to continue improving her capital. That is why she has decided to avail a loan. She will use it to buy beverages, noodles, canned goods and toiletries. 

With these, she can boost her inventory and maintain her sales and profit. She is hoping your support to continue improve her existing project to become more productive in the future.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:40:11 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153331&quot;&gt;
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   &lt;/a&gt;
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   <title>Jocelyna : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153393</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153393&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/ceb2fb853fa1f17ad226c00e6507c8ac.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jocelyna&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$25 of $1,000 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 31, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Jocelyna has operated a sari-sari (variety) store for the past ten years. Her income relies on retail sales of various commodities ranging from noodles, canned goods, soft drinks, sugar, eggs, and soap, to beverages. She is a married woman with no dependent children. Her husband&#039;s occupation is a carpenter.

She wanted to continue to improve her capital. That is why she has decided to avail a loan. She will use it to buy beverages, canned goods, toiletries and condiments.

With these, she can boost her inventory and maintain her sales and profit.

She is hoping your support to continue improve her existing project to become more productive in the future.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:30:12 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153393&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Ruchie : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3154390</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3154390&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/82c6d825dccec214c468a84b1fa4dd81.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Ruchie&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $675 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 5, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Ruchie hails from Leyte. She has owned and managed a sari-sari (variety) store for two years.

She sells commodities like noodles, milk, sugar, seasonings, soap, shampoo and assorted canned goods.

She is a married woman and has two dependant children.

Her sari-sari (variety} store situated near her home serves customers, mostly neighbours and nearby residents.

She would like to boost her capital. In this way, a loan would help her to restock a variety of goods and to attract more customers to her shop.

A loan of 40,000 PHP will be used to buy condiments, noodles, biscuits, soap and beverages.

She is doing her best to continue to manage her current project to become more sustainable in the future.
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         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:30:10 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Gumersinda : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3154812</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3154812&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/03cd0af9b7df8b57dea9d09542610c03.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Gumersinda&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $500 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 7, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Gumersinda has operated a sari-sari (variety) store for the past ten years. Her income relies on the retail sales of various commodities ranging from noodles, canned goods, soft drinks, sugar, eggs, and soap to beverages. She is single with no dependent children.

As Gumersinda wants to continue improving her business, she has decided to apply for a loan which she will use to buy canned goods, soft drinks, noodles and toiletries for her store. With these, she can boost her inventory and maintain her sales and profits.

She is hoping for your support to continue improving her existing business and become more productive in the future.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:30:12 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Carrin : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3154846</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3154846&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/f4546e0fcda260e5fd1610b993fa9130.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Carrin&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $925 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 7, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Carrin has operated a sari-sari (variety) store for the past six years. Her income relies on retail sales of various commodities ranging from noodles, canned goods, soft drinks, sugar, eggs, and soap, to beverages. She is a married woman with two dependent children. Her husband&#039;s occupation is a construction worker.

She wants to continue to improve her capital. That is why she has decided to request a loan. She will use it to buy canned goods, edible oil, noodles, beverages and toiletries. With these, she can boost her inventory and maintain her sales and profit.

Carrin is hoping for your support to continue to improve her existing project and become more productive in the future.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:40:14 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Janessa : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3154876</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3154876&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/722ccfebf8f468da7261051921526405.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Janessa&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$50 of $675 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 7, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Janessa has been a farm lot owner for a year. She hired several workers to flood her field so she can grow rice. She is a married woman and has four dependent children. Her husband&#039;s occupation is a company driver.

Now she wants additional capital. That is why she requested a loan and will buy pesticides and rice seedlings. She aims to enhance the quality and yield of her harvest, ensuring a prosperous future for her family and her agricultural endeavors.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:12 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3154876&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Louie Sr. : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3155342</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3155342&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/533e98b45fc35d23cd4c83b6d4493ae3.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Louie Sr.&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$50 of $350 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 8, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Louie Sr. has operated a sari-sari (variety) store for the past five years. His income relies on retail sales of various commodities ranging from noodles, canned goods, soft drinks, sugar, eggs, and soap, to beverages. He is single man and has no dependent child.

He wanted to continue to improve his capital. That is why he has decided to avail a loan. He will use it to buy condiments, toiletries, noodles and soft drinks. With these, he can boost his inventory and maintain his sales and profit.

He is hoping your support will continue to improve his existing project to become more productive in the future.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:10:27 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3155342&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Marissa : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3155420</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3155420&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/de2d686207f1041799b069f242764169.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Marissa&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 8, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			For more than 10 years, Maria has owned a sari-sari (variety) store, selling various commodities ranging from noodles, canned goods, soft drinks, sugar, eggs, and soap, to beverages. She is a married woman and has two young children.

To cope with demand, she has decided to request a loan. She will use it to buy canned goods, beverages, noodles and toiletries.

With these, she can boost her inventory and maintain her sales and profit.

She is hoping your support to continue to improve her existing project to become more productive in the future.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:50:11 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Ruth : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3155447</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3155447&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/cf5fc3d0b9c27e2b5f0f30f27ff8561f.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Ruth&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$25 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 8, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Ruth, 53, resides in Ubay, Bohol, Philippines. She is a married woman and her husband works as an engineer. She is engaged in selling Dakki products. Her bestselling items are the soft, comfortable pillows. She is asking a loan to buy supplies of Dakki pillows and other products.

She is doing her best for her family’s future and has her spouse’s back when it comes to earning income.

She is aiming to grow her business over time and use the extra income to improve life for her loved ones.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:50:12 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Jane : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3155501</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3155501&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/33c658549d5f137f8293960ba6171138.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jane&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 8, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Jane is 45 years old and single. She lives with her family in the province of Iloilo. To earn a living, she sells dried fish, a business she has been engaged in for 16 years.

Currently, she is requesting a loan of PHP 50,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEV, a microfinance NGO in the Philippines. She plans to use the loan as additional capital to purchase assorted dried fish. In the future, Jane hopes to expand and improve her business to increase her income and become more financially productive.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:50:10 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Fe : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3155515</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3155515&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/fcc6ebe6c5785f01c84408aaa7e72651.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Fe&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 8, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Fe resides in the province of Iloilo. She is 49 years old. She and her husband earn their livelihood through fishing, a trade they have been engaged in for 20 years.

Currently, Fe is seeking a loan of PHP 50,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEV (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). She will use the loan to purchase fishing materials to support their fishing activities.

Fe aspires to improve and sustain their livelihood in the future, with the goal of achieving a better standard of living for her family.
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         <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:10:11 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Recardo Jr : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156322</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156322&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/602f0d9648029d8dc4f646f58a266c69.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Recardo Jr&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $350 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 10, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Recardo Jr is 44 years old and is from Jagna, Bohol. He is a hardworking father to four children aged 10, 12, 13 and 18. He has spent the last eight years collecting firewood to sell and this is his main livelihood.

He has spent time building his business and is now asking for a loan to buy a whetstone, hatchet and a bolo (a large, single-edge knife similar to a machete). He remains committed to improving his livelihood and ensuring a stable future for his family.

Recardo Jr is committed to pushing his business forward, turning his hard work into greater opportunities for his family.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:20:11 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Mario : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156336</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156336&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/1dc68c0267ce345d0f1716673c1464ed.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Mario&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$25 of $525 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 10, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Mario is 39 years old from Trinidad, Bohol. He is married with three children aged six, eleven and eighteen. 

Mario has been farming rice to support his family for many years now. He works hard on his farm in order to produce a better yield. 

He is asking for a loan to buy fertilizer for his farm. Mario knows that a good harvest could also be attributed to fertilizer and the loan will be such a big help for his farming business. 

His income will then be used for his family&#039;s food consumption and school fees of his children.
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156336&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Carlito : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156351</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156351&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/1ef3f175b13e6363e2feb525226451c4.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Carlito&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$50 of $425 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 10, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Carlito is a widower from Jagna, Bohol.

He is engaged in transport services using his tricycle.

He needs a loan to pay for maintenance and to buy supplies of gasoline.

He is committed to working hard so that he can live independently and save enough for his future needs.

His goal is to keep improving his services so that he can bring in more income and upgrade his standard of living.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:00:11 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Riefil : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156357</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156357&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/aa2f0b38919e472e71700844e4736104.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Riefil&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $425 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 10, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Riefil resides in the province of Cebu. He is 44 years old and single. To earn a living, he raises pigs—a business he has been engaged in for 10 years.

Currently, he is requesting a loan of PHP 25,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEVI-Philippines. He will use the loan to purchase piglets to raise.
 
Riefel aspires to improve their livelihood in the future and achieve greater success.
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         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:00:18 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156357&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Leoncio : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156363</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156363&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/da290bb88b4a6c89ecee224081c560eb.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Leoncio&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $1,175 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 10, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Leoncio lives in the province of Cebu. He is 57 years old and married. To earn a living, he works as a motorcycle driver—a livelihood he has pursued for 15 years.

Currently, he is requesting a loan of PHP 70,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEVI-Philippines. He will use the loan for the maintenance of his motorcycle by purchasing spare parts. 

Leoncio aspires to strengthen and sustain his livelihood in the future, with the goal of providing a better standard of living for his family.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:30:12 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156363&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Myraflor : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156373</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156373&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/745c10f4bb3097a4400599904530ad58.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Myraflor&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $525 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 10, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Myraflor resides in the province of Cebu. She is 48 years old and married. To earn an income, she runs a sari-sari (variety) store where she sells basic commodities. She has been managing this business for six years.

Currently, Myraflor is requesting a loan of PHP 30,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEVI (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). She will use the loan as additional capital to buy assorted groceries to sell in her store.

Myraflor dreams of further improving her business in the future to achieve a better standard of living.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:30:13 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Joey : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156400</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156400&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/b3d395e8bdb0afd956a2bc4425629c26.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Joey&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$50 of $525 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 10, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Joey is a hard working woman from South Cotabato. He is married and has two dependent children. He works from 4pm to 9pm, selling barbecue (grilled) pork, and chicken meat.

To continue to improve the quality of life, he has decided to avail a loan. He will use it to purchase pork and chicken meat.
Thus, enabling him to cope with demand and boost his daily income. In the future he dreams of expanding his business to make it more successful and sustainable.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:10:11 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156400&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Arnel : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156409</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156409&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/2dc5730080e9eae76749ff9420a4fb71.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Arnel&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$25 of $350 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 10, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Arnel resides in the province of Cebu. He is 43 years old and married. To earn a living, he raises pigs—a business he has been engaged in for 14 years.

Currently, he is requesting a loan of PHP 20,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEVI-Philippines. He will use the loan to purchase feeds for his piglets.

Arnel aspires to improve his livelihood in the future and achieve greater success.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:40:11 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156409&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Jake : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156414</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156414&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/ee3ecfab4941afa3eb0c208be82ae335.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jake&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$55 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 10, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Jake is a 32-year-old single man from Surallah, South Cotabato, Philippines. For the past six years, he has been engaged in making hollow blocks, which serves as his main source of income. Through his hard work, he has been able to sustain his daily needs and continue operating his business.

Jake is now requesting a loan to buy cement and sand. With these materials, he can increase his production of hollow blocks, meet customer demand, and improve his earnings. He is hopeful that with this support, he can grow his business further and achieve greater success in the future.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:40:12 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156414&quot;&gt;
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   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Genevieve : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156418</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156418&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/c940a91fd657b726d81bce0dc12eb991.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Genevieve&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$25 of $900 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 10, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Genevieve is a 49-year-old married woman from Jagna, Bohol, Philippines. Her husband works abroad as a seafarer and she manages their livelihood at home. For the past ten years she has been running a computer shop that offers rentals and internet services, along with a small sari-sari store as a sideline.

Genevieve is now requesting a loan to buy a new set of chairs for her computer shop and additional merchandise for her store. These improvements will help her provide better service to customers and increase her income. She hopes that with this support she can continue growing her business and achieve more success for her family.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:11 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156418&quot;&gt;
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   &lt;/a&gt;
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   <title>Lolita : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156429</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156429&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/187465f7b92330a78ffcbc872001a40f.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Lolita&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$25 of $525 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 10, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Lolita is 38 years old and married. She lives in the province of Davao del Sur, where she runs a food stall, selling homemade foods to get an income. She has been in this business for 10 years.   

Currently, she asks for a loan of PHP 30, 000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEVI (a microfinance NGO) in the Philippines. She will use this loan as additional capital to buy food such as eggs, spices, and frozen foods.

Through this loan, Lolita will probably improve her business for a living.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:10:13 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156429&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Romulo : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156502</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156502&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/6dc463acf6ffac15ed4bc8c5b09a90c1.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Romulo&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $525 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 10, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Romulo makes a living by fattening hogs. He is single man and has no dependent children. He has been raising hogs for more than five years.

He approached CEVI to continue improving his current project. He will purchase a pig.

With the loan, he aims to ensure his animals have enough feed, as this will affect their growth, allowing him to continue raising high-quality hogs soon.

Romulo dreams of a sustainable livelihood in the future.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:00:11 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156502&quot;&gt;
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   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>Pigs</media:category>
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   <title>Jovelyn : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156510</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156510&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/32669a9f5a933d3935243e42636697b3.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jovelyn&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $1,175 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 10, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Jovelyn, a Cebu resident, is an entrepreneur at 49. With a successful track record of running her own sari-sari store for the past decade, she has become a well-known figure in her community. She is married and has two children. Her husband works abroad.

Recognizing the potential for growth, she decided to take her business to the next level by requesting a loan from CEVI. Her plan is to invest in a wider range of products, specifically noodles, canned goods, and soft drinks, to better cater to her customers&#039; diverse needs.

With her determination and experience, she is confident that this strategic move will not only boost her store&#039;s profitability but also contribute to the local economy.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:00:12 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156510&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/32669a9f5a933d3935243e42636697b3.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jovelyn&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
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   <media:category>Grocery Store</media:category>
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   <title>Michelle : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156518</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156518&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/7a5d55468894e9d3a9df3a53ccef95bf.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Michelle&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $775 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 10, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Michelle resides in the province of Davao del Sur. She is 28 years old and single. To earn an income, she runs a sari-sari (variety) store, selling basic commodities. She has been managing this business for five years.

Currently, Michelle is requesting a loan of PHP 45,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEV (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). She will use the loan as additional capital to buy assorted groceries and drinks to sell in her store.

Michelle dreams of further improving her business to achieve a better standard of living.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:00:12 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156518&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/7a5d55468894e9d3a9df3a53ccef95bf.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Michelle&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
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   <media:category>General Store</media:category>
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   <title>Cecille : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156538</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156538&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/b6b65e18f944f908f1d169e7533eb187.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Cecille&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$75 of $775 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 10, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Cecille is 40 years old and has two dependents. She and her family reside in the province of Davao del Sur.

To earn an income, she and her partner own a tricycle for hire. This tricycle is a common mode of public transportation in most rural areas of the Philippines. It has been their source of income for five years.

Currently she asks for a loan of PHP 45,000 through Kiva’s lending partner CEVI-Philippines. She will use this loan for the maintenance of their tricycle, buying spare parts and engine oil.

Cecille dreams of improving their livelihood in the future for a better means of living.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:30:13 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156538&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/b6b65e18f944f908f1d169e7533eb187.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Cecille&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   &lt;/a&gt;
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   <title>Lowella : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156543</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156543&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/85deebebd263f1e321f3f0c43af5e032.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Lowella&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$25 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 10, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Lowella is 43 years old and married. She lives in the province of Davao del Sur where she sells food packages to get an income. She has been in this business for seven years.

Currently she asks for a loan of PHP 50,000 through Kiva’s lending partner CEVI (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). She will use this loan to buy food ingredients.

Through this loan Lowella will improve her business for a living.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:30:13 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3156543&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/85deebebd263f1e321f3f0c43af5e032.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Lowella&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
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   <title>Jomar : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3157051</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3157051&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/7e89ef5c255841e34be1cef959c1ae13.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jomar&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$50 of $400 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 11, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Jomar is from Iloilo, Philippines. He has been engaged in selling home-cooked meals in his restaurant for six years now. He is asking for a loan to buy vegetables, meat, seasoning, rice and soft drinks. Jomar is optimistic that with his hard work and perseverance, he can make a difference in the life of his family. His profit will pay for the healthy diet of his household, and he will reinvest it in the same business.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:50:17 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3157051&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/7e89ef5c255841e34be1cef959c1ae13.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jomar&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   &lt;/a&gt;
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   <title>Garry : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3157074</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3157074&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/592085dac82beb06dec9460f2beb2c3e.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Garry&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$50 of $675 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 11, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Garry is from the province of Iloilo, Philippines. He is engaged in a rice farming business for a living. This has been his main livelihood for many years now.

He is asking for a loan to buy fertilizer, insecticides and seeds. His profit goes towards the education of his 15-year-old dependent and his family&#039;s daily consumption.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:40:12 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3157074&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Kenneth : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3157082</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3157082&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/a1e52efaa73b682021870dd4fe4b6b9b.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Kenneth&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$50 of $425 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 11, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Kenneth is managing his Sari-sari store in the community of Barotac Viejo, Iloilo. This has been his source of income for 11 years now.

He needs a loan to expand his inventory. He will use his loan to buy coffee, sugar, toiletries, canned goods, noodles, insect repellent, rice, and cigarettes.

He hopes to make the most of his business so he can uplift his family’s living conditions and live in abundance. His income will be for food, savings, and reinvestment in the business.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <geo:long>122.8761309</geo:long>
         <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:30:11 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3157082&quot;&gt;
   &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/a1e52efaa73b682021870dd4fe4b6b9b.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Kenneth&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   &lt;/a&gt;
   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>General Store</media:category>
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   <title>Flora : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3157331</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3157331&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/dc759056ba8e818dd4f04def2ee560e0.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Flora&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$25 of $675 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 12, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Flora resides in the province of Iloilo. She is 51 years old and has two dependents. She and her husband earn their livelihood through fishing, a trade they have been engaged in for ten years.

Currently, Flora is seeking a loan of PHP 40,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEV (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). She will use the loan to purchase materials for boat repair such as plywood, nails, and paints.

Flora aspires to improve and sustain their livelihood in the future, with the goal of achieving a better standard of living for her family.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <geo:long>123.000095</geo:long>
         <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:10:40 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3157331&quot;&gt;
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   &lt;/a&gt;
   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Nora : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3157543</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3157543&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/7b91b7c163cbe3b89930639872081b34.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Nora&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$25 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 13, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Nora resides in the province of Iloilo. She is 53 years old and married. To earn an income, she runs a sari-sari (variety) store where she sells basic commodities. She has been managing this business for 15 years.

Currently, Nora is requesting a loan of PHP 50,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEVI (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). She will use the loan as additional capital to buy assorted groceries to sell in her store.

Nora dreams of further improving her business in the future to achieve a better standard of living.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <geo:long>123.000095</geo:long>
         <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:30:13 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3157543&quot;&gt;
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   &lt;/a&gt;
   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>General Store</media:category>
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   <title>Julieto : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158251</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158251&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/89dafc04ab95dd5d01376116aaf525bb.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Julieto&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $425 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Julieto is a farmer from Bohol Province. He toils the land and grows rice. He is a married man and has no dependent. He owns rice paddies and sells rice to the local dwellers in his place. He faces challenges in his livelihood; the lack of capital and the high cost of farm maintenance. He would like to buy fertilizer.

This would help him boost and improve the yield of his farm. It would enable him to provide for his family needs and continue to expand his farm to become more sustainable in the future.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
   </description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:50:37 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158251&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Ruby : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158255</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158255&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/b3aa7aa863b23b1544f9ed295ad95431.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Ruby&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $675 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Ruby resides in the province of Iloilo. She is 57 years old and a widow. To earn an income, she runs a sari-sari (variety) store where she sells basic commodities. She has been managing this business for 20 years.

Currently, Ruby is requesting a loan of PHP 40,000 through Kiva’s lending partner, CEVI, a microfinance NGO in the Philippines. She will use the loan as additional capital to buy assorted groceries to sell in her store.

Ruby dreams of further improving her business in the future to achieve a better standard of living.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:14 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158255&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Aimee Rose : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158259</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158259&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/b80ae033bdad4f45890fef43cab0932a.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Aimee Rose&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $600 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Aimee Rose is 25 years old and has two dependents. She and her husband live in the province of Leyte, where they sell coconut wine, locally known as tuba. They have been engaged in this livelihood for 10 years. In addition, her husband also works as a farmer to help support the family.

Currently, Aimee Rose is requesting a loan of PHP 35,000 through Kiva’s lending partner, CEVI, a microfinance NGO in the Philippines. She will use the loan as additional capital to buy containers and tannin powder, which is used to enhance the color of the wine.

Aimee Rose hopes to improve and grow this business in the future and become more productive.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:10:13 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158259&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Joselita : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158260</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158260&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/dcab28669e3007f997e8c48fe29904cd.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Joselita&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $1,175 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Joselita resides in the province of Cebu. She is 62 years old and married. To earn an income, she runs a sari-sari (variety) store where she sells basic commodities. She has been managing this business for eight years.

Currently, Joselita is requesting a loan of PHP 70,000 through Kiva’s lending partner, CEVI, a microfinance NGO in the Philippines. She will use the loan as additional capital to buy assorted groceries to sell in her store.

Joselita dreams of further improving her business in the future to achieve a better standard of living.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:10:13 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158260&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>General Store</media:category>
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   <title>Jocelyn : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158263</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158263&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/a7bda377003bc877c125c10960da1fb7.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jocelyn&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $1,175 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Jocelyn lives in the province of Leyte. She is 56 years old and married. To earn an income, she runs a hog-raising business, which she has been managing for four years.

Currently, she is requesting a loan of PHP 70,000 through Kiva’s lending partner, CEVI, a microfinance NGO in the Philippines. She will use the loan to buy feed for her hogs.

Jocelyn hopes to expand her business in the future to achieve a better means of living.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:10:13 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158263&quot;&gt;
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   &lt;/a&gt;
   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Jay R : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158265</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158265&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/de8dee413f865bed3f8123eafdc3e009.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jay R&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $1,000 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 13, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Jay R resides in the province of Iloilo. He is 33 years old and has three dependents. Like many others in his community, he works as a fisherman to provide for his family. He has been engaged in this livelihood for 20 years.

Jay R is applying for a 60,000 PHP loan through CEVI, a Kiva Lending Partner, to purchase supplies for his fishing boat. 

Jay R aspires to improve his livelihood in the future to better provide for his family.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:10:11 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158265&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Josefina : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158315</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158315&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/758c6b451360041c9ed22b2e2d7f0a7f.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Josefina&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Josefina is a 67-year-old married woman with no dependent children. She raises swine hogs to earn a living. Her husband’s occupation is a carpenter.

For the past decade, she has sold piglets to the the local settlers in her community.

This time, she has requested a loan to buy feed and vitamins. In this way, she will be able to continue to raise quality piglets and boost her income.

In the future, she is aiming to have a healthy family and a sustainable livelihood.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:10:12 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158315&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>Pigs</media:category>
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   <title>Joseph Jr : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158337</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158337&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/8f642fd6b990123845b082b61d8001ba.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Joseph Jr&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $500 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Filipino people really love street food, and Joseph Jr made a business out of this. Two of the favorite street foods are fish balls and tempura (battered and deep-fried vegetables and seafood). They are usually fried and skewered and dipped in sweet and hot sauce. His wife is a vendor.

Joseph Jr needs additional capital through a loan from CEVI to continue expanding his business. He will use his loan to buy more tempura and fish balls. He will then be able to increase his profits and improve his quality of life.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:30:12 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158337&quot;&gt;
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   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Janice : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158360</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158360&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/400bc99cb1bed38443b4ed5bffe1cc81.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Janice&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $500 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Janice is a 38-year-old married woman who has no dependent child . Her husband&#039;s occupation is a vendor. For the past ten years, she has sold fresh fish to locals in her community. This is her sole source of income.

At this time, she joins CEVI to access financial services. She will use it to buy assorted fresh fish. Thus, she will be able to restock her supplies, and continue to improve her earnings and would start to expand soon.

Janice aspires to become successful in her chosen field.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:50:16 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158360&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Annalyn : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158363</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158363&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/d9d1124c2b2b3cabce160266bceceee9.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Annalyn&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $600 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Annalyn resides in the province of Davao del Sur. She is 43 years old and single. To earn an income, she runs a sari-sari (variety) store where she sells basic commodities. She has been managing this business for six years.

Currently, Annalyn is requesting a loan of PHP 35,000 through Kiva’s lending partner, CEVI (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). She will use the loan as additional capital to buy assorted groceries to sell in her store.

Annalyn dreams of further improving her business in the future to achieve a better standard of living.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:50:16 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158363&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>General Store</media:category>
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   <title>Mario Jr : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158384</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158384&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/dd9423cd0196ab09335eaacf701a3403.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Mario Jr&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $500 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Mario has been a farmer for more than a decade. He is a married man and has no children. His wife works as a barangay treasurer. He grows and sells vegetables like string beans, onions, and chili peppers.

To cope with demand, he has decided to get a loan. He will use it to buy fertilizer. In this way, he will be able to boost the yield on his farm and expand his farming livelihood.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:30:14 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158384&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Estrella : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158396</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158396&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/99b2c26605324baeb29b1a6878c43d8d.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Estrella&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $500 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Estrella lives in the province of Leyte. She is 52 years old and single. To earn an income, she runs a hog-raising business, which she has been managing for seven years.

Currently, she is requesting a loan of PHP 30,000 through Kiva&#039;s field partner, CEVI (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). She will use the loan to buy feed for her hogs.

Estrella hopes to expand her business in the future to achieve a better quality of life.
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   <title>Lorna : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158405</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158405&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/55da5f83bb18ca9c2c170768079079a0.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Lorna&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $1,000 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Lorna is 48 years old and married. She and her husband live in the province of Leyte, where they sell coconut wine, locally known as tuba. They have been engaged in this livelihood for a year. In addition, her husband also works as a driver to help support the family.

Currently, Lorna is requesting a loan of PHP 60,000 through Kiva&#039;s field partner, CEVI (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). She will use the loan as additional capital to buy containers and tannin powder, which is used to enhance the color of the wine.

Lorna hopes to improve and grow her business in the future and become more productive.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:40:14 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158405&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Editha : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158406</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158406&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/2270f77c686fdca483940ae7ddf82f4b.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Editha&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $500 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Editha resides in the province of Southern Leyte. She is 64 years old and married. To earn an income, she runs a sari-sari (variety) store where she sells basic commodities. She has been managing this business for five years.

Currently, Editha is requesting a loan of PHP 30,000 through Kiva&#039;s field partner, CEV (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). She will use the loan as additional capital to buy assorted groceries to sell in her store.

Editha dreams of further improving her business in the future to achieve a better standard of living.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:40:15 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158406&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Armel : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158407</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158407&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/89525bf3a402746c4a19084fabd59a5b.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Armel&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $500 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Armel is 41 years old and has two dependents. He lives in the province of Cebu, where he earns a living by selling construction supplies. He has been managing this business for eight years.

Armel is now requesting a loan of PHP 30,000 through Kiva’s field partner, CEV (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). He will use the loan as additional capital to purchase sand and gravel.

Through this loan, Armel hopes to improve his business and move closer to achieving his goals in life.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:30:15 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158407&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Leian : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158408</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158408&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/3feee5bd4baef7a4a12f8c365f95129e.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Leian&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $525 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Leian has operated a sari-sari (variety) store for the past ten years. She sells various commodities ranging from noodles, canned goods, soft drinks, sugar, eggs, and soap, to beverages. She is a single woman with no dependent children.

She wants to continue improving her capital. That is why she has decided to request a loan. She will use it to buy beverages, canned goods, toiletries and condiments. Thus, it will help boost her  inventory and maintain her sales and profits.

She is hoping your support to continue improve her existing project to become more productive in the future.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:30:15 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158408&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>General Store</media:category>
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   <title>Catalina : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158418</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158418&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/6647d60c9757d1700f4824795b84a047.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Catalina&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $525 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Catalina is a hardworking woman from Bohol Province. She is a married woman and has no dependent children. Her husband&#039;s occupation is a carpenter. She sells barbecued (grilled) pork and chicken meat. Her job starts at four in the afternoon until nine in the evening.

To continue improving her quality of life, she has decided to request a loan. She will use it to buy meat, chicken, sauce, barbecue sticks and cellophane. Thus enabling her to cope with demand and boost her daily income.

In the future, she dreams to expand her business to make it more successful and sustainable.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:40:15 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Jomer : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158453</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158453&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/e5bb5a21bba973dffb1f1557801c91b9.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Jomer&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$25 of $175 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Jomer is 41 years old and has three dependents. He lives in the province of Southern Leyte where he sells snack foods to earn an income. He has been in this business for five years.

He is now requesting a loan of PHP 10,000 through Kiva’s lending partner CEVI (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). He will use the loan to purchase assorted foods to sell.

Jomer hopes this loan will help improve and sustain his business as a source of livelihood.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:40:16 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Cosme : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158454</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158454&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/f1c6f06c824d0cdf9a2796487167b5dc.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Cosme&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $850 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Cosme is a 51-year old single man from the Province of Bohol. He raises swine and has sold piglets for eight years.

He approached CEVI to continue to improve his current project. He will use it to buy feed.  Cosme aims to ensure that his hogs will have enough feed, as that will affect their growth.  He will continue to raise high quality piglets.

Cosme dreams of a sustainable livelihood in the future.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:40:16 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158454&quot;&gt;
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   <media:category>Pigs</media:category>
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   <title>Ednalyn : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158460</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158460&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/a2bb4a58ab167d34b6c87472eb13e9fd.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Ednalyn&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $775 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Ednalyn hails from Bohol Province. She owns and manages a general store and has been doing so for five years. She sells commodities like noodles, milk, sugar, seasonings, soap, shampoo, and assorted canned goods. She is a mother and has one dependent child. Her shop is situated near her home and serves customers, mostly neighbors and nearby residents.

She would like to boost her capital. In this way, it helps her to restock a variety of goods and attract more customers to her shop.

A loan of PHP 45,000 will be used to buy soft drinks, canned goods, condiments, and toiletries.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:40:16 PDT</pubDate>
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   &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158460&quot;&gt;
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   <title>Florisa : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158465</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158465&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/f724fdb39f851cbf98dc2c5039028f3a.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Florisa&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $1,175 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Florisa is a dealer and retailer of direct-selling products known as &quot;Personal Collection.&quot; She sells items such as toothpaste, soap, lotion, perfume, toilet bowl cleaner, and fabric conditioner. In addition, she also sells barley food supplements as a supplemental income.

She is a married woman and has one dependent child. Her spouse&#039;s occupation is that of a supervisor.

Her main challenge at the moment is limited funds. Therefore, she has decided to take out a loan to buy lotion, perfume, soap powder, and fabric conditioner. These could help enhance her source of income and slowly enable her to settle her obligations.

She is thankful for the funds and is determined to manage them successfully to grow her business and support the welfare of her child.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
   		&lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:50:37 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Jovin : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158483</link>
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $425 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
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   			Jovin , a resident of Leyte Province. He has been engaged in farming for more than a decade. At the age of 30, he possesses a wealth of experience in cultivating the land and growing rice. He is single man and has no dependent child.

Recognizing the importance of investing in his farm&#039;s productivity, He approached CEVI with a loan request. His intention is to utilize the funds to pay for the laborer. By doing so, he aims to have a smooth and faster work force as harvest season is fast approaching. Moreover, he is aiming to have a sustainable livelihood in the future.
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   <title>Avelina : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158488</link>
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $600 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
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   			Avelina is a 66-year-old married woman with no dependent children. For ten years she has grown and sold rice, which is her main source of income.

She has requested a loan from Kiva&#039;s lending partner CEVI to buy fertilizer. With this loan she will be able to improve the productivity of her farm, thus augmenting her yield and income.
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   <title>Jean : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158491</link>
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $1,025 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
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   			Jean resides in the province of Iloilo. She is 44 years old and married. She and her husband earn their livelihood through fishing, a trade they have been engaged in for 11 years.

Currently, Jean is seeking a loan of PHP 60,000 through Kiva’s lending partner CEVI (a microfinance NGO in the Philippines). She will use the loan to purchase an engine and plywood for their fishing boat.

Jean aspires to improve and sustain their livelihood in the future, with the goal of achieving a better standard of living for her family.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:10:14 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Jo Ann : Philippines</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3158541</link>
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$0 of $675 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 14, 2026
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   			Jo Ann is 27 years old and has two dependents. She and her family reside in the province of Davao del Sur.

To earn an income, she and her husband own a tricycle for hire. This tricycle is a common mode of public transportation in most rural areas of the Philippines. It has been their source of income for six years.

Currently she is asking for a loan of PHP 40,000 through Kiva&#039;s field partner, CEVI-Philippines. She will use this loan to buy an additional tricycle.

Jo Ann dreams of improving their livelihood in the future for a better standard of living.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:20:13 PDT</pubDate>
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