Kiva Loans for Banco do Povo Crédito Solidario

Maria : Brazil

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:10:26 PDT

$910 of $1,300 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 8, 2026

Maria went to Brazil in search of new opportunities since in her country of origin she did not find the same quality of life. Upon her arrival, she began to work in a sewing shop where she gained experience in making clothing. After several years of working with her husband, the couple had the idea of opening a store in Brás. The effort was very successful: sales grew and profits increased leading to their becoming more well-established in Brazil. Over time, Maria Soledad learned about and gained access to the microloan and is asking for a loan to buy merchandise and add to her stock. She will buy such things as fabrics, thread, hangers, etc., directly contributing to the growth of the business. Maria is grateful to the investors for the opportunity and for the trust placed in her work.

Vitória Régia Group : Brazil

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:53:50 PDT

$2,255 of $5,275 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 24, 2026

Maria, known as Minda by family and friends, is a widow and the mother of two children who have completed their educations thanks to the hard work and dedication of their parents. She is always been a very hard worker. She started out as a domestic employee in family homes near the neighborhood where she lives. Over time, she saw an income opportunity in starting to sell used clothing, household appliances, and beds in a neighborhood on the outskirts of São Mateus. With the money she obtained from those sales, she was able to construct her house and provide her children with a decent upbringing. Maria learned about loans over 12 years ago, and uses them as an important tool for the growth of her business. She needs this loan to invest in her second-hand goods store, buying used merchandise such as beds, shoes, clothing and household appliances, thus increasing her sales and boosting her income.

3 Em 1 Group : Brazil

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:00:23 PDT

$2,275 of $5,675 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 14, 2026

Marcos, the first from left to right [in the photo], is a very simple and determined man. He lives in the house he owns and was born in the city of São Paulo, the capital. He started working self-employed 5 years ago, after being dismissed from his formal employment job. He began his business activities little by little, in his garage, selling fruit. Over time, he started setting up a stall at open-air markets and increased the quantity of items on offer, according to customer demand. He will use the loan to replenish his stock of fruits and vegetables. The group thanks the lenders for their trust and for the opportunity.

Empoderadas Group : Brazil

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:02:33 PDT

$1,255 of $2,650 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 19, 2026

Ana is single and lives with her son in the house she owns. Born in Salvador, she began her professional career as a cleaning assistant and later worked as a domestic employee. After a period of unemployment, she found a new opportunity in the beauty industry and began working as a hairdresser in her own home. With the increase in demand, she also began serving men, which contributed to the growth of her family income. Currently, she has rented a space near her home to offer more convenience to her clients and to expand her services. With the previous loan, Ana Claudia invested in the purchase of hair clippers, a hairdryer, and supplies such as dyes and other products necessary for her services. Now, with the new loan, she intends to buy two more hair clippers and two hairdryers, with the goal of expanding her service capacity and further increasing her income. Ana Claudia and her group thank the lenders for their trust and for the opportunity for growth.

As Virtuosas Group : Brazil

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:10:23 PDT

$735 of $4,875 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 15, 2026

Maria Selma, the second one in the photo from left to right, is a simple, kind woman who is a fighter. She was born in the state of Alagoas where she lived throughout her childhood. Afterwards, she moved to Sao Paulo with her parents who were looking for better living conditions. She began to work for herself ten years ago as she always aspired to financial independence. She gradually began her business in her neighborhood, selling semi-fine jewelry and cosmetics to friends and neighbors. In 2013 she opened her own store, and from then on, she added to her product offerings. She will use the loan to buy merchandise with the objective of replenishing her stock. The group is grateful to the investors for their trust and for the opportunity.

Mulheres Unidas Pela Fé Group : Brazil

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:56:31 PDT

$480 of $4,350 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 23, 2026

Maria started out in the clothing business in 2017. In the beginning, she still did not have a bricks and mortar shop. She made traveling sales to people in nearby areas. Over time, she expanded her customer base, and with the help of microloans she was able to build a shop in her own home. At the moment, the business is the main source of income for Maria and her family. She built her business over the years, and now she has a loyal clientele. Her daughter is married with children, and Maria continues to invest in the growth of her enterprise. In order to meet market demand, she is renewing her loan with the goal of investing in seasonal clothing and expanding her selection of women's accessories.

Mais Que Vencedores V Group : Brazil

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:43:16 PDT

$355 of $2,825 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 23, 2026

Veruschka, the first in the photograph from right to left, is a humble fighter of a woman. She was born and raised in the state of Alagoas. Eventually she and her parents moved to the state of São Paulo in search of better living conditions. Around 10 years ago she set out as an entrepreneur, motivated by a wish to achieve financial independence. She started out gradually in her neighborhood, where she opened a small market aimed at friends and neighbors. In 2013 she was able to obtain a stand at Parque do Ibirapuera, which allowed her to increase the variety of products she offered, strengthening her business. Veruschka plans to use the loan to buy merchandise with the goal of restocking and continuing to grow her enterprise. The group thanks the investors for the trust and for the opportunity.

Sonhador I Group : Brazil

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:52:56 PDT

$255 of $3,075 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 30, 2026

Flora is a micro-entrepreneur. She was born in Bahia, and is married and the mother of two children. She began her professional life as a cleaning assistant and later began selling clothing, where she gained experience working with the public. When she saw a business opportunity, she began selling clothing, both on the internet and in person, and she was able to build a viable enterprise while ensuring a steady income. With the previous loan, Flora invested in the purchase of workout clothing, dresses, and jackets, which led to increased revenue and greater financial stability. She is now requesting a new loan to buy women's warm weather clothing. The investment will allow her to increase the number of products on offer, improve the quality of her service, and strengthen her business, which contributes directly to generating the family income and the sustainability of her enterprise. Flora and her group thank the investors for the opportunity and for the confidence in their work, and reaffirm their commitment to growing their businesses and using the loan responsibly.

Tres Marias Group : Brazil

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:23:27 PDT

$130 of $6,500 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 31, 2026

Marinalva is married and lives in her own home with her husband and son. She was born in Pernambuco. She started her working life as a cleaning assistant, and later became a domestic employee. After being unemployed for a period, she saw an opportunity in sales, and began selling cosmetics, bedding, and other items out of her home. As her business grew, she rented a space near her house to provide better, more comfortable service to her customers. With the previous loan, Marinalva invested in the purchase of bedding, table, and bath linens, as well as lotions, perfumes, and other items, expanding her portfolio and increasing her sales. She is now requesting a new loan which she will use to buy bedding, articles of clothing, and perfume, with the goal of offering a greater selection of products in her shop and strengthening her enterprise. Access to microloans makes it possible for this micro-entrepreneur to make constant improvements to her business, contributing to her income and greater financial stability. Marinalva and her group thank the investors for the opportunity and for their confidence in their work.

Jardim Irene Ii Group : Brazil

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:50:22 PDT

$25 of $4,650 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 8, 2026

Cleane is a microentrepreneur from Maranhão. She is married and the mother of one daughter. She began her professional career as an administrative assistant and later began selling cosmetics, gaining experience in serving the public. Upon realizing the potential for online sales in her same field of work, Cleane saw a viable opportunity to start a business and guarantee a steady income. With access to a previous small loan, she invested in the purchase of creams, imported perfumes, and soap sets resulting in increased revenue and greater financial stability. She is currently asking for a new loan to invest in the purchase of more merchandise such as moisturizing creams, imported perfumes and soap sets. This investment will allow her to expand her product offerings, improve service, and further strengthen her business, contributing directly to the generation of family income and the sustainability of the business. Cleane and her group are grateful to the investors for the opportunity and for the confidence they place in her work.