Kiva Loans for Milaap

Israt And Group : India

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:20:22 PST

$2,575 of $2,750 raised.

Started raising funds on Feb 28, 2026

Israt is a 30-year-old married woman from Kishanganj, Bihar, where she lives with her family of four. Her husband cultivates rice, corn, jute, and vegetables on their farmland. He earns a modest income from selling the produce at the local markets. However, their current income is not enough to ensure long-term financial stability for their family. To improve their livelihood, Israt and her husband have decided to expand into large-scale cultivation of rice, corn, jute, and vegetables. To support this plan, Israt, along with her friends, are seeking a group loan of 250,000 INR from WeGrow, a field partner of Milaap. The funds will be used to purchase seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other essential farming inputs. This loan will enable Israt and her husband to boost their productivity, increase their income, and work toward a more secure and prosperous future. She, her friends, and their families are deeply grateful for the support of the lenders.

Dasgram And Group : India

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:10:26 PST

$1,900 of $3,750 raised.

Started raising funds on Feb 27, 2026

Anawara, age 49, is a determined and hardworking woman from Katihar, Bihar. She lives with her family of four. Her husband cultivates mustard on their farmland and earns a modest income from selling the produce at the local markets. However, their current earnings are not sufficient to ensure long-term financial stability and prosperity for their family. To improve their livelihood, Anawara and her husband have decided to expand their mustard cultivation on a larger scale. Mustard is in strong demand across the state, offering promising income potential. Anawara, along with other members of her group, has applied for a group loan of 340,000 INR from Grameen Shakti, a field partner of Milaap. The loan will be used to purchase quality seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other essential supplies that are required for mustard cultivation. This financial support will enable them to improve productivity, increase their income, and work toward building a more secure and prosperous future for their family. Note: One of the borrowers could not join the group photo due to personal reasons.

Ajmira And Group : India

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:40:17 PST

$2,300 of $2,975 raised.

Started raising funds on Feb 27, 2026

Ajmira, a 40-year-old married woman from Kishanganj, Bihar, lives with a family of four. Her husband cultivates paddy, corn, jute, and vegetables on their farmland, earning a modest income by selling the produce in local markets. However, their current earnings are not enough to ensure long-term financial stability for their family. To improve their livelihood, Ajmira and her husband have decided to expand into large scale cultivation of paddy, corn, jute, and vegetables. To support this plan, Ajmira, along with her friends, is seeking a group loan of INR 270,000 from WeGrow, a lending partner of Milaap. The funds will be used to purchase seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other essential farm inputs. This loan will enable them to boost productivity, increase their income, and work towards a more secure and prosperous future. Ajmira, her friends, and their families are deeply grateful for the support of their lenders.

Gulnaj And Group : India

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:03:12 PST

$1,750 of $2,525 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 3, 2026

Gulnaj, a 25-year-old married woman from Kishanganj, Bihar, lives with her family of five. Her husband cultivates paddy, corn, jute, and vegetables on their farmland, earning a modest income by selling the produce in local markets. However, their current earnings are not enough to ensure long-term financial stability for their family. To improve their livelihood, Gulnaj and her husband have decided to expand into large scale cultivation of paddy, corn, jute, and vegetables. To support this plan, Gulnaj, along with her friends seeking a group loan of INR 230,000 from WeGrow, a field partner of Milaap. The funds will be used to purchase seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other essential farm inputs. This loan will enable them to boost productivity, increase their income, and work towards a more secure and prosperous future. Gulnaj, her friends, and their families are deeply grateful for the support of their lenders.

Sakina And Group : India

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:36:33 PST

$1,650 of $3,275 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 3, 2026

Sakina is a 26-year-old married woman from Kishanganj, Bihar, living with her family of four. Her husband cultivates paddy, mustard, jute, and vegetables on their farmland and earns a modest income by selling the produce in local markets. However, their current earnings are insufficient to provide long-term financial security for the family. To enhance their livelihood, Sakina and her husband plan to expand their farming activities by increasing the scale of cultivation of paddy, mustard, jute, and vegetables. In support of this initiative, Sakina, along with her friends, is seeking a group loan of INR 300,000 from WeGrow, a field partner of Milaap. The loan amount will be utilized to purchase quality seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other essential agricultural inputs. This financial assistance will help them improve productivity, increase household income, and move toward a more stable and prosperous future. Sakina, her friends, and their families are sincerely grateful to the lenders for their continued support.

Sonalika Group : India

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:00:24 PST

$950 of $1,825 raised.

Started raising funds on Feb 21, 2026

Manyara, a 38-year-old married woman from North Dinajpur district in West Bengal, supports her family through her husband’s paddy and rice trading business, which is their only source of income. Her husband purchases paddy from local farmers and sells it in the market. His experience, commitment to quality, and fair dealings have helped him build a strong reputation and maintain a loyal customer base. To expand their business, Manyara, along with a group of women from her village, has applied for a group loan of INR 165,000 from Grameen Shakti, a field partner of Milaap. She intends to use her share of the loan to increase the stock and variety of paddy, which will help attract more customers and increase sales. Manyara believes that this investment will strengthen their financial stability, enhance their livelihood, and create better opportunities for their children’s future. She and her fellow group members, along with their families, are sincerely grateful to Milaap, Grameen Shakti, and the generous lenders for their continued support.

Babli And Group : India

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:40:55 PST

$1,370 of $4,400 raised.

Started raising funds on Feb 24, 2026

Chhobi, a 40-year-old woman from Katihar district in Bihar, lives with her husband and children. She runs a banana selling business and works hard to improve her family’s financial situation. To support one another, she formed and now leads a group of seven dedicated members who strive to uplift their families and save consistently. Chhobi buys bananas in bulk from the wholesale market and sells them in her locality as well as in nearby markets at a profit. Her customers include neighbors, villagers, and local fruit shops. As bananas are in demand throughout the year, she sees a great opportunity to expand her business. However, she lacks the necessary capital to grow. To address this, Chhobi has applied for a loan of INR 400,000 from Grameen Shakti, a lending partner of Milaap. With this support, she plans to purchase bananas in larger quantities, helping her scale her business. Your loan will empower Chhobi and her friends, enabling them to grow their ventures and improve their livelihoods. They are grateful for the support and hopeful about the bright future ahead.

Sunita And Group : India

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:14:36 PST

$975 of $3,075 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 3, 2026

A member of this group of eight borrowers, Sunita is a 33-year-old resident of Kishanganj, Bihar in northeastern India. She runs a small grocery shop; the family’s monthly income is approximately 22,000 INR. Sunita supports a family of five, including her three children. She takes pride in balancing her business responsibilities while managing those of her household. At her store, Sunita sells daily essentials such as sugar, rice, pulses, tea, salt, wheat, and oil. She now plans to buy inventory in bulk directly from distributors to stock her shop. This will help her reduce costs, increase her earnings, and build her savings. Sunita is encouraged by her friends, who share her strong belief in mutual support and empowerment. Her other group members are also engaged in small-scale businesses. Together, they have applied for a group loan of 280,000 INR from WeGrow, a field partner of Milaap. This loan will enable them to expand their businesses, improve their incomes, and work toward a more secure future for their families. They are sincerely grateful for lenders’ kind support.

Shamina And Group : India

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:03:12 PST

$1,125 of $2,850 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 3, 2026

Shamina, a 33-year-old married woman from Kishanganj, Bihar, lives with her family of five. Her husband cultivates paddy, mustard, jute, and vegetables on their farmland, earning a modest income by selling the produce in local markets. However, their current earnings are not enough to ensure long-term financial stability for their family. To improve their livelihood, Shamina and her husband have decided to expand into large scale cultivation of paddy, mustard, jute, and vegetables. To support this plan, Shamina, along with her friends seeking a group loan of INR 260,000 from WeGrow, a field partner of Milaap. The funds will be used to purchase seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other essential farm inputs. This loan will enable them to boost productivity, increase their income, and work towards a more secure and prosperous future. Shamina, her friends, and their families are deeply grateful for the support of their lenders.

Elima And Group : India

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:34:00 PST

$1,525 of $2,850 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 3, 2026

Elima, a 44-year-old married woman from Kishanganj, Bihar, lives with a family of four. Her husband cultivates paddy, mustard, jute, and vegetables on their farmland, earning a modest income by selling the produce in local markets. However, their current earnings are not enough to ensure long-term financial stability for their family. To improve their livelihood, Elima and her husband have decided to expand into large-scale cultivation of paddy, mustard, jute, and vegetables. To support this plan, Elima, along with her friends, is seeking a group loan of 260,000 INR from WeGrow, a field partner of Milaap. The funds will be used to purchase seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other essential farm inputs. This loan will enable them to boost productivity, increase their income, and work towards a more secure and prosperous future. Elima, her friends, and their families are deeply grateful for the support of their lenders.

Hapimy And Group : India

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:50:40 PDT

$830 of $2,625 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 18, 2026

Hapimy, a 38-year-old married woman from Kishanganj, Bihar, lives with a family of four. Her husband cultivates paddy, mustard, jute, and vegetables on their farmland, earning a modest income by selling the produce in local markets. However, their current earnings are not enough to ensure long-term financial stability for their family. To improve their livelihoods, Hapimy and her husband have decided to expand into large-scale cultivation of paddy, mustard, jute, and vegetables. To support this plan, Hapimy, along with her friends, is seeking a group loan of INR 240,000 from WeGrow, a Milaap field partner. The funds will be used to purchase seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other essential farm inputs. This loan will enable them to boost productivity, increase their income, and work towards a more secure and prosperous future. Hapimy, her friends, and their families are deeply grateful to their lenders for their support. Note: One borrower was unable to join the group photo due to personal reasons; therefore, her photo has been included separately as a thumbnail.

Umeha And Group : India

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:15:31 PST

$1,100 of $3,050 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 4, 2026

Umeha is a 47-year-old married woman from Kishanganj, Bihar, living with her family of six. Her husband cultivates paddy, mustard, jute, and vegetables on their farmland and earns a modest income by selling the produce in local markets. However, their current earnings are insufficient to provide long-term financial security for the family. To enhance their livelihood, Umeha and her husband plan to expand their farming activities by increasing the scale of cultivation of paddy, mustard, jute, and vegetables. In support of this initiative, Umeha, along with her friends, is seeking a group loan of INR 280,000 from WeGrow, Milaap's field partner. The loan amount will be utilized to purchase quality seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other essential agricultural inputs. This financial assistance will help them improve productivity, increase household income, and move toward a more stable and prosperous future. Umeha, her friends, and their families are sincerely grateful to the lenders for their continued support.

Rukiya And Group : India

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:43:23 PST

$1,300 of $2,300 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 4, 2026

Rukiya is a 32-year-old married woman from Kishanganj, Bihar, living with her family of four. Her husband cultivates paddy, mustard, jute, and vegetables on their farmland and earns a modest income by selling the produce in local markets. However, their current earnings are insufficient to provide long-term financial security for the family. To enhance their livelihood, Rukiya and her husband plan to expand their farming activities by increasing the scale of cultivation of paddy, mustard, jute, and vegetables. In support of this initiative, Rukiya, along with her friends, is seeking a group loan of INR 210,000 from WeGrow, a lending partner of Milaap. The loan amount will be utilized to purchase quality seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other essential agricultural inputs. This financial assistance will help them improve productivity, increase household income, and move toward a more stable and prosperous future. Rukiya, her friends, and their families are sincerely grateful to lenders for their continued support.

Munni Group : India

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:20:33 PST

$350 of $2,325 raised.

Started raising funds on Feb 24, 2026

Munni, a 31-year-old married woman from Katihar district, Bihar, is actively involved in the corn business. She supports a household of four with a monthly income of INR 25,000. A diligent and hardworking individual, Munni strives to enhance her family’s financial well-being. She leads a group of four dedicated members who work tirelessly to support their families and save for the future. As primary household managers, Munni and her group recognize that improving their standard of living will lead to better household management and a healthier, more prosperous future for their families. To expand their corn business, Munni has applied for a loan of INR 210,000 from Grameen Shakti, a field partner of Milaap. Munni and her friends would deeply appreciate your support in achieving their goals.

Kadam And Group : India

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:10:43 PST

$500 of $2,000 raised.

Started raising funds on Feb 25, 2026

Saiesta, a 29-year-old resident of Katihar, Bihar, runs a grocery shop while also managing her household responsibilities. She is joined by her friends, who share her strong belief in mutual support. Saiesta plans to purchase supplies in bulk from a distributor to stock her store, which will help her increase her earnings and grow her savings. She takes pride in balancing her business with her family duties. The other group member is also engaged in a small-scale business. A loan of INR 180,000 from Grameen Shakti, a Milaap field partner, will enable these women to expand their businesses and improve their incomes. They and their families will be deeply grateful for the support.

Payel Group : India

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:26 PST

$425 of $2,000 raised.

Started raising funds on Feb 27, 2026

Gulavahar, a 52-year-old married woman from Katihar district, Bihar, is actively involved in the corn business. She supports a household of three with a monthly income of 25,000 INR. A diligent and hardworking individual, Gulavahar strives to enhance her family’s financial well-being. Gulavahar leads a group of three dedicated members, who work tirelessly to support their families and save for the future. As primary household managers, Gulavahar and her group recognize that improving their standard of living will lead to better household management and a healthier, more prosperous future for their families. To expand their corn business, Gulavahar has applied for a loan of 180,000 INR from Grameen Shakti, a field partner of Milaap. Gulavahar and her friends would deeply appreciate your support in achieving their goals.

Bholanath Group : India

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:20:19 PST

$700 of $1,775 raised.

Started raising funds on Feb 27, 2026

Kalpana, a 39-year-old married woman from North Dinajpur, West Bengal, is actively involved in the corn business. She supports a household of five with a monthly income of 25,000 INR. A diligent and hardworking individual, Kalpana strives to enhance her family’s financial well-being. Kalpana leads a group of three dedicated members, who work tirelessly to support their families and save for the future. As primary household managers, Kalpana and her group recognize that improving their standard of living will lead to better household management and a healthier, more prosperous future for their families. To expand their corn business, Kalpana has applied for a loan of 160,000 INR from Grameen Shakti, a field partner of Milaap. Kalpana and her friends would deeply appreciate your support in achieving their goals.

Shibam Group : India

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:20:19 PST

$300 of $1,650 raised.

Started raising funds on Feb 27, 2026

Salati, a 37-year-old married woman from North Dinajpur district, West Bengal, supports her family through her husband’s paddy-selling business, their sole source of income. Her husband buys paddy from local farmers and sells it in the market. His dedication to quality and experience has earned him a solid reputation and satisfied customers. To expand their business, Salati and her friends have applied for a group loan of 150,000 INR from Grameen Shakti, a field partner of Milaap. She plans to use her share of the loan to increase the stock and variety of paddy, hoping to attract more customers and boost their income. Salati is confident this investment will help improve their livelihood and provide better opportunities for their children. She and her friend and their families are deeply thankful for the support of Milaap, Grameen Shakti, and generous lenders.

Pinki And Group : India

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:20:20 PST

$400 of $1,450 raised.

Started raising funds on Feb 27, 2026

Sabina, a 41-year-old resident of North Dinajpur District, West Bengal, lives with her family of five and manages a monthly household income of INR 25,000. Determined to improve her family’s financial stability, she wishes to support her husband in expanding their paddy business. Her husband sources paddy and rice directly from farms, processes and packs it, and then sells it in the local market. To grow their business and increase earnings, Sabina along with her friends, have applied for a group loan of INR 130,000 from Grameen Shakti, a field partner of Milaap. This loan will allow them to purchase a larger stock of paddy, enabling them to meet market demand and boost sales. Sabina and her friends and their families are deeply thankful to the lenders for their generous support in helping them strengthen their livelihood.

Momina And Group : India

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:23:04 PST

$400 of $3,550 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 3, 2026

Momina is a 57-year-old resident of Kishanganj, Bihar, who runs a small grocery shop while managing her household responsibilities. At her store, she sells daily essentials such as sugar, rice, pulses, tea, salt, wheat, and oil. She supports a family of four, including her two children. The family’s monthly income is approximately INR 24,000. Momina is encouraged by her friends, who share her strong belief in mutual support and empowerment. Momina now plans to purchase supplies in bulk directly from distributors to stock her shop. This will help her reduce costs, increase her earnings, and build her savings. She takes pride in balancing her business responsibilities alongside her family duties. The other group members are also engaged in small-scale businesses. Together, they have applied for a group loan of INR 325,000 from WeGrow, a field partner of Milaap. This loan will enable them to expand their businesses, improve their incomes, and work toward a more secure future for their families. They are sincerely grateful for your kind support.

Sagufta And Group : India

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:36:33 PST

$325 of $3,175 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 3, 2026

Sagufta, a 40-year-old married woman from Kishanganj, Bihar, lives with her family of four. She leads a group of five hardworking women from her locality, all of whom are striving to grow their small businesses. Together, they are seeking a loan of INR 290,000 from WeGrow, a field partner of Milaap. Sagufta earns her livelihood by selling fish in the local market. Despite a modest household income of INR 24,000 per month, her business has potential. She maintains the quality of her stock and stores any unsold fish in a freezer to sell the next day. However, limited working capital has restricted her ability to scale her operations and increase her earnings. With the support of this loan, Sagufta plans to purchase more boxes of fish, enabling her to serve more customers and boost her income. Sagufta and her group members express their heartfelt gratitude to the lenders and remain hopeful about the growth of their ventures.

Firaja And Group : India

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:36:34 PST

$700 of $2,150 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 3, 2026

Firaja is a 56-year-old married woman from Kishanganj, Bihar, who runs a small clothing business to support her family of five. She sells ready-made garments, including ladies’ dress materials, sarees, blouses, and other women’s apparel in her local community. Through her hard work, she contributes to a monthly household income of approximately INR 22,500. Despite her consistent efforts, the current income is not sufficient to ensure long-term financial stability for her family. To enhance her earnings, Firaja plans to expand her business by increasing her stock and introducing a wider variety of garments to meet customer demand. She has applied for a loan of INR 195,000 from WeGrow, a field partner of Milaap. The loan will be used to purchase additional inventory and diversify her product range, enabling her to attract more customers and improve her sales. Firaja also leads a group of four women from her community who are engaged in small businesses and are similarly seeking financial assistance to grow their enterprises. Together, they are determined to strengthen their livelihoods and build a more secure future for their families.