Kiva Loans for National Microfinance Bank

Falastine : Jordan

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:10:19 PDT

$600 of $2,125 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 8, 2026

Falastine is a resilient woman who prepares and sells homemade food to support her family. As a Palestinian refugee and the sole provider for her children, she has faced difficult circumstances but choses to rely on her skills to build an income from home. Through her work, she is able to cover basic needs and care for her children, despite ongoing economic challenges. Her determination reflects her strength and independence in supporting her family. Currently facing limited resources, Falastine is seeking a loan to purchase larger quantities of food ingredients, which will help her increase her production and sales, improving her income and stability.

Areej : Jordan

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:01:53 PDT

$850 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 31, 2026

Areej is a dedicated woman who owns a small beauty salon for women. Passionate about her work since a young age, she spent years working for others before managing to open her own salon. As the main provider for her family, Areej relies entirely on her business to cover daily expenses. Despite her determination and independence, financial challenges and limited resources have made it difficult for her to keep up with costs and maintain steady growth. Currently facing a shortage of working capital, Areej is seeking a loan to support her salon, improve her services, and strengthen her income so she can continue supporting her family. Please note: The photo shows Areej while working with one of her clients in her salon.

Ahmad : Jordan

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:30:15 PDT

$350 of $850 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 6, 2026

Ahmad is a young and ambitious Jordanian who carries the responsibility of supporting his mother and his divorced sister. Despite the financial pressure, he is determined to build a stable source of income for his family. Aware that Jordan is among the most water-scarce countries in the world, Ahmad chose to work in the water sector. He purchases water from local wells, filters it in his small shop, and sells it to serve his community. However, challenges such as rising costs, difficulty securing water, and the extreme heat have made his work increasingly demanding. Currently facing limited financial resources, Ahmad is seeking a loan to support his business, improve his operations, and continue providing for his family while contributing to an essential need in his community.

Mohammad : Jordan

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:40:25 PDT

$375 of $2,825 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 1, 2026

Mohammad previously worked in a job but was laid off due to the difficult economic conditions in the region, influenced by ongoing displacement and instability. With limited opportunities available, he turned back to a skill he learned at a young age - repairing car tires. He now runs a small tire repair shop next to his home, serving his local community. Through this work, Mohammad strives to rebuild his income and provide for his children and his mother. Currently facing limited financial resources, he is seeking a loan to support his business, improve his tools, and strengthen his ability to sustain his family.

Mohammad : Jordan

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:30:18 PDT

$125 of $725 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 7, 2026

Mohammad lives in an area affected by displacement and ongoing economic strain. Due to increased competition for jobs, he was forced to leave his previous work, as opportunities became limited and wages dropped below sustainable levels. Determined to support himself and his family, Mohammad decided to rely on his own skills. Having gained good experience working with his uncle since he was a kid, he opened a small butcher shop to build a more stable source of income for his family. Currently facing limited financial resources, Mohammad is seeking a loan to support his business, improve his shop, and strengthen his ability to provide for his family.

Hala : Jordan

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:20:22 PDT

$125 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 8, 2026

Hala is a young woman who aspires to be independent and strong. Since a young age she has been passionate about handmade crafts, creating beaded bracelets, decorating notebooks with colorful fabrics, and learning gypsum art. She initially made her products for friends and family, until her mother encouraged her to start selling. Gradually, she began showcasing her work at school events, where her creations gained attention and demand started to grow. Despite her talent, limited resources and rising costs have made it difficult for her to keep up with increasing demand. Hala is now seeking a loan to purchase raw materials and expand her small business, helping her strengthen her independence and support herself.

Qais : Jordan

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:21:30 PDT

$125 of $2,275 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 31, 2026

Qais owns a small grocery shop serving his neighborhood. Due to ongoing economic pressure and increased demand in his area, his sales have become unstable, making it difficult to maintain steady income. Qais is the sole provider for his family, supporting his sick parents and covering his children’s school expenses, which has placed a heavy financial burden on him. Currently facing a shortage of working capital, he is seeking a loan to restock his shop and improve his income, helping him better support his family.

Ayman : Jordan

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:30:58 PDT

$100 of $2,825 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 31, 2026

Ayman is a father of six and supports his elderly mother, making him the sole provider for his family. He owns a small shop in his village where he sells construction materials and cement. Due to reduced demand in his area, as well as ongoing economic pressure, his income has become unstable. He is currently facing a shortage of working capital and is seeking a loan to increase his stock and improve his income, helping him better support his family.

Majdi : Jordan

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:50:19 PDT

$25 of $2,125 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 8, 2026

Majdi lives in a border area near countries affected by ongoing conflicts, which has disrupted trade and limited imports in his region. These conditions negatively impacted his previous work and reduced his income. In response, Majdi turned to producing and selling local cheese to help fill the gap created by the shortage of imported products. Through this work, he supports his community while striving to secure a stable livelihood. Currently facing limited financial resources, Majdi is seeking a loan to purchase milk along with essential inputs for cheese production such as cultures, rennet, salt, and basic packaging materials. This will allow him to increase his production, improve his income, and better support his family.