Kiva Loans for South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) - Tonga

Sela : Tonga

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:10:25 PDT

$1,815 of $2,950 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 10, 2026

Sela is a hardworking mother who runs a small business of weaving taʻovala to support her family. She spends many hours weaving beautiful mats that people wear during important ceremonies and church events. However, her business struggles because she does not have enough pandanus leaves, the main material needed for weaving. To improve her business, Sela is applying for a loan to help her buy enough pandanus leaves. With the support of the loan, she will be able to purchase many bundles of pandanus leaves and continue her weaving work. She will carefully prepare the leaves and weave more ta‘ovala to sell. With the help of the loan and her hard work, Sela's weaving business will continue to grow, allowing her to support her family while keeping the tradition of weaving ta‘ovala alive.

Shirley : Tonga

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:20:47 PDT

$985 of $2,950 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 16, 2026

Shirley is a hardworking mother who operates a small business knitting taʻovala to help support her family. She learned the skill from her elders and continues the tradition by making ta'ovala for cultural events, weddings, and family occasions. Her work is well known in her community, and many people appreciate the quality of her mats. However, Shirley sometimes struggles because she does not always have enough raw materials, such as pandanus leaves and other weaving supplies, to continue her work. To improve her business, Shirley requested a loan, which she will use to purchase the materials needed for her knitting ta'ovala business. With the support of the loan, she is able to buy enough raw materials and continue producing more ta'ovala. This helps her complete customer orders and sell more of her products. The loan also helps strengthen her small business and allows her to earn a steady income. Through this support of the loan, Shirley is able to financially support her family while continuing her knitting ta'ovala business with confidence and hope for the future.

Ramona : Tonga

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:00:18 PDT

$150 of $2,500 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 6, 2026

Ramona is a mother who runs a small sewing business from her home, making clothes for people in her community. She is known for her neat stitching and creative designs, but her work is often limited because she does not have enough fabric or materials to meet all the orders she receives. Wanting to grow her business, Ramona decided to apply for a loan. She hopes it will help her buy more raw materials and a wider variety of fabrics so she can take on more customers and create different styles of clothing. Although she feels a little unsure at first, she is determined to improve her situation. With the support of the loan, Ramona will purchase high-quality fabrics, threads, and other sewing supplies. With more materials on hand, she will be able to work more efficiently and accept more orders. Her designs will become more diverse, and more people will begin to seek out her work. As her business grows, Ramona's income becomes more stable, allowing her to support her family and repay the loan step by step. With the support of the loan, she is not only maintaining her sewing business but expanding it, building a stronger and more secure future for her family.

Kilisitina : Tonga

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:30:32 PDT

$150 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 7, 2026

Kilisitina is a devoted mother who runs a small weaving business to support her family. Every day, she carefully weaves pandanus leaves into beautiful mats and handicrafts. Her work helps provide for her children, but she faces challenges because she often does not have enough pandanus leaves to meet her customers’ needs. At the same time, Kilisitina’s family struggles with daily cooking because her old stove is no longer working well. She finds it difficult to manage both her business and her household responsibilities. Determined to improve her situation, Kilisitina applied for a loan. She plans to use the money to purchase more pandanus leaves for her weaving business and a new stove for her family’s daily cooking. With the support of the loan, Kilisitina will buy enough pandanus leaves and begin weaving without interruption. She will produce more items, meet customer demand, and increase her income. At home, the new stove will make cooking easier and faster, helping her take better care of her family. Through her determination and the support of the loan, Kilisitina will strengthen both her business and her home, creating a better and more stable future for her children.

Kalolaine : Tonga

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:30:51 PDT

$735 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 10, 2026

Kalolaine is a hardworking mother who runs a small flea market. Every weekend she sells a variety of goods, from household items to clothing, to earn income and support her family. Her business is growing, but she faces challenges that make it hard to operate smoothly. Kalolaine needs to pay fees to release her imported goods at the wharf, and her old tent is worn out and no longer protects her merchandise. Without resolving these issues, it is difficult for her to continue selling her products. To overcome these challenges, Kalolaine has applied for a loan, which she plans to use to pay the wharf release fees for her imported goods and to purchase a new tent. With the support of the loan, she will be able to secure her merchandise and set up a sturdy new tent. Thanks to her determination and the loan, Kalolaine continues to run her flea market business successfully, attracting more customers and supporting her family while improving her business setup.

Toa'ila : Tonga

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:00:25 PDT

$220 of $1,050 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 16, 2026

Toa'ila is a hardworking mother who owns a small retail store in her community. Through her shop, she sells a variety of goods and household products to help support her family. Her business is important because it provides daily necessities for people in her village, while also helping her earn an income. To keep her store well stocked, Toa'ila imports goods and products from Australia. However, she sometimes faces challenges when the freight fees for her imported goods become expensive. Paying these costs makes it difficult for her to release the products and keep her store supplied. At the same time, her family also needs a new washing machine to help with their daily laundry and household chores. To help manage these needs, Toa'ila applies for a loan. With the support of the loan, she is able to pay the freight fee for her imported goods so she can release them and continue selling them in her retail store. She also purchases a new washing machine that helps her manage her family’s daily laundry more easily. With this support of the loan, Toa'ila is able to strengthen her retail business and continue serving her community while also improving the daily living conditions of her family.

'Ana : Tonga

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:21:09 PDT

$175 of $2,950 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 21, 2026

Ana is a hardworking mother who runs a small handicraft business in her village. She creates beautiful items using hibiscus fibers, which she carefully prepares and weaves into baskets and decorations. Her work helps her provide for her children and meet their daily needs. As more people begin to love her crafts, the demand for her products grows. However, 'Ana struggles because she does not have enough hibiscus materials to keep up. She realizes that her business can grow even more if she has the right support. With hope, 'Ana applies for a loan to help her buy more hibiscus and strengthen her handicraft business. When her loan is approved, she used it wisely to purchase enough materials and improve her production. With the support of the loan, 'Ana is now able to create more handicrafts and meet her customers’ needs. Her income improves, and she is able to support her family better. Her business continues to grow, and she feels proud of what she is building for her children.

Taleta : Tonga

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:14:14 PDT

$125 of $1,050 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 23, 2026

Taleta is a hardworking mother who runs a small weaving business from her home. Every day, she carefully prepares and weaves pandanus leaves into beautiful taʻovala, which are highly valued in her community for special occasions. Her weaving business helps her provide for her family and meet their daily needs. As her business grows, Taleta has faced a challenge in that she does not have enough pandanus to keep up with the increasing number of orders, and at the same time, her household needs a new stove to make cooking easier for her family. Balancing her business and home responsibilities becomes difficult. With the loan approved, she has purchased enough pandanus leaves for her weaving and bought a new stove for her home. The loan allows her to continue her business without interruption and care for her family’s daily needs. With the support of the loan, she completes her taʻovala orders on time and manages her household more efficiently. Her business grows steadily, and she is able to provide better for her family while continuing her traditional craft.

Salote : Tonga

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:37:43 PDT

$450 of $1,050 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 23, 2026

Salote is a devoted mother who runs a small tapa cloth business from her home. Each day, she works patiently, preparing and beating mulberry to create beautiful tapa designs that are valued in her community. Her business helps provide for her family, but she begins to face challenges. She does not have enough mulberry to keep up with her work, and at the same time, her household needs are growing. Without a proper washing machine, daily chores take up much of her time and energy, making it harder for her to focus on her tapa-making. Determined to improve both her business and her home life, Salote applied for a loan. She plans to use it to buy more mulberry for her tapa-making and to purchase a new washing machine to support her family’s daily needs. When her loan is approved, Salote will buy enough mulberry and continue her tapa work without interruption. She will also purchase a washing machine, which helps her manage her household more efficiently. With better support at home and enough materials for her business, Salote is able to balance her responsibilities. She continues to grow her tapa-making business while caring for her family with less stress.

Malia : Tonga

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:37:48 PDT

$300 of $2,475 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 23, 2026

Malia is a hardworking mother who runs a small tapa cloth business from her home. She spends her days carefully making tapa using mulberry and traditional methods, creating beautiful designs that are loved by many. As her business grows, Malia begins receiving orders from overseas. While this brings new opportunities, she faces challenges. She needs more mulberry and tapa paper to keep up with demand, and the cost of freight to export her tapa cloth is too high for her to manage on her own. With determination, Malia applies for a loan to support her business. She plans to use it to buy enough raw materials and cover the shipping costs for her overseas orders. After her loan is approved, she purchases more mulberry and tapa paper and prepares her tapa cloth in larger quantities. With the support of the loan, Malia is able to complete her orders and pay for the freight to send her tapa cloth overseas. Her business continues to grow as her work reaches more customers beyond her community, helping her provide for her family and strengthen her small business.

Vaisioata : Tonga

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:41:34 PDT

$425 of $1,700 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 23, 2026

Vaisioata is a hardworking mother who runs a small tapa-making business from her home. Every day, she carefully prepares and beats mulberry bark, creating beautiful tapa cloth with traditional designs that are admired in her community. Her work helps her provide for her family and support their daily needs. As her business grows, Vaisioata faces a challenge. She does not have enough mulberry to keep up with the increasing number of orders, which makes it hard to fully support her tapa-making business and meet customer demands. With the loan, Vaisioata purchases enough mulberry to continue her tapa-making without interruption. The loan allows her to strengthen her business, meet more orders, and maintain the quality of her tapa. With the support of the loan, Vaisioata completes her tapa cloth on time and is able to take on more customers. Her business grows steadily, helping her provide better for her family while continuing her traditional craft.

To'iahi : Tonga

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:51:19 PDT

$425 of $975 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 25, 2026

To'iahi is a hardworking mother who runs a tapa-making business to support her family. Every day, she carefully prepares mulberry bark, beats it, and creates beautiful tapa cloths admired for their quality and designs. Her business is not just her livelihood—it is also her way of preserving tradition. Lately, To'iahi has faced a challenge. She does not have enough mulberry to continue her tapa-making, and her old stove makes it difficult to process the bark efficiently. Determined to grow her business, she applied for a loan to purchase additional mulberry and a new stove. Her loan was approved, giving her the support she needs. With the new mulberry and stove, To'iahi returns to her work with renewed energy. She produces more tapa cloths, improving both the quality and quantity of her products. Customers notice the difference, and her sales increase. Through her dedication and the support of the loan, To'iahi strengthens her business and builds a brighter future for her family.

Taiana : Tonga

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:10:35 PDT

$200 of $825 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 26, 2026

Taiana is a hardworking mother who runs a small fishing business to support her family. She goes out to fish regularly and sells her catch at the local market, using the income to provide for her household. Her dedication helps meet her family’s daily needs, but she faces challenges because her fishing tools are old and not as effective. To improve her work, Taiana has applied for a loan. With the support of the loan, she is able to purchase new fishing tools and materials that make her work easier and more productive. She also uses part of the loan to buy a new stove for her family’s daily cooking. With better equipment, Taiana is able to catch more fish and grow her small business. At home, the new stove helps her prepare meals more easily for her family. Through her hard work and the support of the loan, Taiana strengthens both her business and her family’s daily life.

'Ana : Tonga

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:20:24 PDT

$50 of $2,950 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 28, 2026

'Ana is a dedicated mother who runs a small business weaving taʻovala. Each day, she carefully weaves using pandanus leaves, creating beautiful mats that reflect her skill and culture. People from overseas now order her work, and her business is growing. However, 'Ana faces a challenge. She does not have enough pandanus leaves to meet the increasing demand, and the cost of freight to export her taʻovala is too expensive. She feels worried, but does not give up. With hope, 'Ana applies for a loan. When it is approved, she will feel grateful because the loan will support her in an important way. She will use it to buy more pandanus leaves and pay the freight costs needed to send her products overseas. With this support, 'Ana continues working hard. She will complete more taʻovala and send them to her customers. Her business will improve, and she can provide better for her family’s needs. 'Ana feels thankful, knowing that with determination and the support of the loan, her small business is growing and her future is becoming brighter.

Mo'unga : Tonga

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:02:07 PDT

$125 of $1,050 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 27, 2026

Mo'unga is a hardworking mother who runs a small crafts business, making taʻovala and tapa cloth. She spends her days weaving pandanus leaves and preparing tapa bark, but her limited materials often slow down her work. As demand for her crafts grows, Mo'unga realizes she needs more pandanus and tapa bark to continue her business. At the same time, her old stove at home makes daily cooking difficult for her family. With hope, she applies for a loan and is grateful when it is approved. The loan becomes a great support for her. She uses it to buy more materials for her weaving and to purchase a new stove for her home. With enough supplies, Mo'unga is able to work more freely and complete more crafts. Her business improves, and she earns more to support her family. The new stove also makes life at home easier and more comfortable. Mo'unga feels thankful, knowing that with determination and the support of the loan, she is able to grow her business and care for her family at the same time.

Fokotu'u : Tonga

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:12:58 PDT

$125 of $1,050 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 27, 2026

Fokotu'u is a hardworking mother who runs a small business making kiekie. Every day, she carefully selects materials and uses her tools to create beautiful pieces that are loved by her customers. Her business brings in some income, but she often struggles because she does not have enough raw materials or the proper tools to meet growing demand. At home, Fokotu‘u also faces another challenge. Her old refrigerator no longer keeps food fresh, making it difficult to provide for her family’s daily needs. With hope, Fokotu‘u has applied for a loan. When it is approved, she will feel grateful and encouraged. She will use part of the loan to buy raw materials and tools for her business, allowing her to work more efficiently and produce more kiekie. The rest she will use to purchase a new refrigerator, which will help her to store food safely and care for her family. With the support of the loan, Fokotu'u's business can grow, and her family’s daily life will become easier. She feels thankful for the support of the loan, knowing that with determination and the right support, she can provide better for her family while expanding her business.

Hetau : Tonga

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:12:59 PDT

$250 of $1,050 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 27, 2026

Hetau is a single mother who runs a small business making kiekie, a waist worn garment. Every day, she carefully weaves and prepares her materials, creating beautiful pieces that her customers love. Her business brings in some income, but she often struggles because she does not have enough raw materials to meet growing orders. At the same time, cooking for her family is difficult because her old stove is slow and unreliable, making her daily chores even harder. With hope and determination, Hetau applies for a loan. When it is approved, she will feel grateful. She will use part of the money to buy raw materials for her kiekie business, allowing her to produce more pieces to serve her customers better. The rest she will use to purchase a new stove, which will make cooking for her family faster and easier. With the support of the loan, Hetau’s business will grow and her home life will become more manageable. She feels thankful, knowing that with courage and the right support, she can provide well for her family while building her business.

'Asi : Tonga

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:58:38 PDT

$150 of $2,950 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 27, 2026

Asi is a hardworking mother who runs a small business weaving ta'ovala. She uses her traditional skills to create beautiful ta'ovala that are used in cultural events. Through this work, she earns income to support her family and meet their daily needs. However, 'Asi sometimes struggles to find enough pandanus leaves, which are the main materials needed for her weaving. She also faces challenges at home, as her old stove makes daily cooking difficult for her family. To help improve both her business and home life, 'Asi is applying for a loan. With the support of the loan, she will be able to purchase enough pandanus leaves for her weaving ta'ovala and also buy a new stove for her family’s daily cooking. With a steady supply of materials, 'Asi will continue to produce more ta'ovala and grow her small business. At the same time, the new stove will make cooking easier and more efficient at home. Through her hard work and the support of the loan, 'Asi is able to strengthen her business and better provide for her family.

'Eniselina : Tonga

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:58:47 PDT

$100 of $1,050 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 27, 2026

Eniselina is a hardworking mother who runs a small flea market business. Every day, she sells clothes and other goods to her customers, but her business struggles to meet growing demand because she does not have enough stock or proper equipment to expand. Determined to grow her business, 'Eniselina is applying for a loan. When it is approved, she will be grateful and encouraged. She will use part of the money to import more clothes for her flea market, ensuring her customers have more choices. She also wants to buy a new stove to prepare meals for her family and a new tent to improve her market setup, making it easier to sell her products. With the support of the loan, 'Eniselina's flea market business will grow steadily. She feels proud and thankful, knowing that with hard work and the right support, she can provide better for her family while expanding her business.

Fetuli : Tonga

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:00:59 PDT

$50 of $2,950 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 29, 2026

Fetuli is a hardworking mother who runs a small business making tapa cloth. Every day, she carefully prepares and beats mulberry bark, turning it into beautiful tapa that reflects her culture and dedication. Her work is admired by many, but she often struggles because she does not have enough mulberry bark to continue her production smoothly. As her business begins to grow, Fetuli knows she needs more materials to keep up with the demand. With hope and determination, she applies for a loan. When it is approved, she feels grateful and encouraged. She uses the loan to buy enough mulberry bark for her tapa-making business, allowing her to work without interruption and produce more tapa cloth. With steady materials, her business improves, and she is able to meet her customers’ needs more confidently. With the support of the loan, Fetuli business grows stronger. She feels proud and thankful, knowing that her hard work and this opportunity are helping her provide for her family while continuing her tapa-making journey.

Paea : Tonga

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:10:17 PDT

$25 of $1,050 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 30, 2026

Paea is a hardworking mother who runs a small weaving business. Every day, she carefully prepares pandanus leaves and weaves them into beautiful mats that her customers admire. Her work helps provide for her family, but she often struggles because she does not have enough pandanus to keep up with the growing demand. At home, cooking is also a challenge. Her old stove is worn out and makes it difficult to prepare meals for her family each day. With hope and determination, Paea applied for a loan. When it is approved, she will feel grateful and encouraged. She will use part of the loan to buy enough pandanus for her weaving business, allowing her to work without interruption. With the rest, she will purchase a new stove, making cooking easier and faster for her family. With the support of the loan, Paea will be able to grow her business and improve her home life. She feels thankful, knowing that her hard work and the help she receives are creating a better future for her family.

'Elenoa : Tonga

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:00:32 PDT

$100 of $2,925 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 31, 2026

'Elenoa is a dedicated mother who runs a small business of making tapa cloth to support her family. She spends long hours preparing and beating the bark, carefully creating soft and beautiful tapa that is valued in her community. Although her work is appreciated, she often struggles to find enough mulberry bark, which is essential for making high-quality tapa. Wanting to grow her business and improve her income, 'Elenoa applied for a loan. She plans to use it to buy enough mulberry needed for her soft tapa-making and to financially support her business. Her loan was approved, giving her renewed hope. With the support of the loan, 'Elenoa is able to purchase more mulberry and produce better and larger tapa cloth. Her work will become more consistent, and she will be able to meet customer demand. As her business grows, her income will improve, allowing her to better provide for her family and continue developing her craft. 'Elenoa story shows that with hard work and the support of a loan, traditional skills can grow into a stronger and more sustainable business.

'Ileana : Tonga

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:10:48 PDT

$200 of $2,925 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 31, 2026

Ileana is a hardworking mother, who runs a small business knitting taʻovala to support her family. She carefully weaves each piece using pandanus and hibiscus leaves, but she often struggles to find enough materials to meet the demand for her work. Wanting to grow her business and earn a better income, 'Ileana applied for a loan. She plans to use it to buy hibiscus leaves and pandanus leaves needed for her knitting, and to financially support her business. Her loan is approved, giving her hope and confidence to move forward. With the support of the loan, 'Ileana will be able to purchase more materials and produce more taʻovala. Her business will grow, and her income will improve. This will allow her to better provide for her family while continuing to strengthen her knitting business. Her story shows that with determination and the support of a loan, small efforts can grow into meaningful success.

Toakase : Tonga

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:15:00 PDT

$100 of $2,925 raised.

Started raising funds on Mar 31, 2026

Toakase is a devoted mother who works tirelessly on her small farm to provide for her children. She grows crops like taro, cassava, and vegetables, but doing everything by hand makes it difficult to produce enough. When harvest season comes, her farm is full and productive. Deep in her heart, Toakase dreams of expanding her farm and exporting her crops overseas to earn a better income. Knowing she needs help, Toakase has applied for a loan to plough her land more efficiently and to cover the freight costs needed to export her crops. Her loan is approved, bringing her great hope and motivation to move forward. Toakase will use a portion of her loan to hire a tractor to properly prepare her land. This makes her work easier and allows her to plant more crops than before. She will use the remainder of the loan to cover freight costs required to successfully send her crops overseas. The income Toakase receives helps her support her family and continue growing her farming business. Toakase's story is a reminder that with hard work and the support of a loan, dreams can become reality.

Fatai : Tonga

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:40:18 PDT

$25 of $1,050 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 6, 2026

Fatai is a mother who runs a small plantation business to support her family. She works hard tending her land, but without the proper equipment and resources, it is difficult to prepare for a successful harvest. Wanting to improve her farming and provide more for her family, she decided to apply for a loan, even though she felt uncertain at first. With the loan approved, Fatai will be able to plough her land in preparation for the next planting season. She will also purchase essential farming supplies, including tools and seeds, which will help her work more efficiently. As a result, her crops will begin to grow better and stronger, giving her hope for a more productive harvest. With improved yields, Fatai will start to earn a more stable income, allowing her to support her family’s daily needs and gradually repay the loan. With the support of the loan, she is not only maintaining her plantation but strengthening it. Her confidence will grow as she continues working toward a more secure and sustainable future for her family.

Lita : Tonga

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:50:23 PDT

$0 of $2,400 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 6, 2026

Lita is a mother who runs a small weaving business, using skills passed down through her family. She creates beautiful mats from pandanus leaves, but her business often struggles because she cannot always afford enough materials, and sending her products overseas is expensive. Wanting to grow her business, Lita decides to apply for a loan. She hopes it will help her buy more pandanus and cover the freight costs needed to export her weaving to overseas markets. Although she feels unsure at first, she knows this is an opportunity to expand her work beyond her local community. With the support of the loan, Lita will purchase a larger supply of pandanus, allowing her to produce more mats with consistent quality. She will also pay for the freight to send her products overseas, reaching new customers who appreciate her craftsmanship. As her woven mats begin to sell in international markets, her income will gradually improve. With the loan approved, Lita is able to grow her weaving business and create new opportunities for her family. She gains confidence as her work is recognized beyond her village, and she continues building a stronger, more sustainable future through her skills and determination.

Na'a : Tonga

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:40:22 PDT

$25 of $425 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 8, 2026

Na'a is a mother who runs a small canteen to support her family. Every day, she prepares meals for her community, but her business is often limited because she cannot always afford enough groceries and ingredients to meet customer demand. Determined to grow her business, Na’a applies for a loan. She hopes it will help her buy enough groceries and supplies to keep her canteen running smoothly. Though she feels a little nervous about borrowing money, she knows this is an opportunity to improve her livelihood. With the support of the loan, Na'a buys all the ingredients she needs—fresh vegetables, rice, meat, and spices. She prepares more meals, serves more customers, and expands her menu. Her canteen becomes busier, and her income begins to grow steadily. Thanks to the loan, Na'a business becomes stronger, giving her family more stability. Each meal she serves now represents not only her hard work but also her determination to build a better future for herself and her children.

Salote : Tonga

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:17 PDT

$25 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 6, 2026

Salote is a mother who runs a small business weaving ta’ovala, the traditional mats cherished in her community. She spends her days carefully preparing and weaving pandanus leaves, creating pieces admired for their quality and craftsmanship. But her work is often limited—she does not always have enough pandanus, and at home, her old washing machine makes daily laundry a constant challenge. Wanting to improve both her business and her family’s daily life, Salote applied for a loan. She hopes it will help her buy enough pandanus leaves for her weaving and also purchase a new washing machine for her home. Though she feels nervous, she knows this support could make a big difference. With the loan, Salote buys fresh pandanus, allowing her to weave more ta’ovala and meet the growing demand from her customers. She also purchases a new washing machine, making laundry easier and freeing up time and energy for her family. As her business grows and life at home becomes more manageable, Salote gains confidence and stability. With the support of the loan, Salote strengthens both her weaving business and her family’s well-being. Each ta’ovala she creates now carries not only tradition and skill, but also her determination and hope for a better future.

Talita : Tonga

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:20:18 PDT

$25 of $900 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 6, 2026

Talita is a mother who runs a small weaving business to support her family. Every day, she carefully weaves mats from pandanus leaves, a skill passed down through generations. Her work is beautiful, but her income is not always enough, and her old stove at home makes daily cooking a constant struggle. Determined to improve her business and care for her family, Talita applied for a loan. She hopes it will help her buy enough pandanus for her weaving and also purchase a new stove for her home. Though she feels a little nervous, she knows this support could make a big difference. With the loan, Talita buys fresh pandanus leaves, allowing her to produce more mats and improve the quality of her work. She also purchases a new stove, making cooking safer and easier for her family’s daily needs. Her weaving business begins to grow as she meets more orders, and life at home becomes more comfortable and manageable. With the support of the loan, Talita strengthens both her business and her family’s well-being. Each mat she weaves now carries not only tradition and skill, but also her determination and hope for a better future.

Soana : Tonga

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:00:34 PDT

$25 of $625 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 7, 2026

Soana is a dedicated mother who runs a small business making traditional tapa cloth. Every day, she carefully processes mulberry bark, dyes it with natural colors, and creates beautiful patterns that reflect her culture. Her work is admired locally, but she dreams of sharing her tapa cloth with people overseas. However, Soana faces challenges. She does not always have enough mulberry to meet orders, and she lacks the funds needed to expand her business for export. Despite demand, she cannot grow her business without support. Determined to achieve her dream, Soana applied for a loan. She plans to use the money to buy enough mulberry and improve her production so she can fulfill larger orders and prepare her tapa cloth for overseas markets. With the support of the loan, Soana will purchase high-quality mulberry and increase her production. She will carefully package her tapa cloth and connect with buyers abroad. Slowly, her business will grow beyond her village.

Malia : Tonga

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:30:22 PDT

$25 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 7, 2026

Malia is a hardworking mother who runs a small fishing business to support her family. Every day, she goes out to fish and sells her catch at the local market. Her work provides daily income, but she faces many challenges. She does not have proper equipment, and she struggles to display her fish well because she lacks a good table and shelter. Determined to improve her business, Malia applied for a loan. She plans to use the money to purchase a new tent, a new table, and better fishing tools to increase her productivity and protect her goods while selling. With the support of the loan, Malia will buy the equipment she needs. The new fishing tools will help her catch more fish, while the tent and table will allow her to display her catch neatly and protect them from the sun and rain. More customers will be attracted to her stall, and her sales will increase. Through her determination and the support of the loan, Malia will improve her fishing business and provide a more stable life for her family.

'Ofeina : Tonga

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:50:41 PDT

$0 of $2,950 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 9, 2026

'Ofeina is a devoted mother who owns a small canteen. Every day, she works hard to prepare meals and serve her customers, using her business to support her family’s daily needs. Although 'Ofeina's canteen is running, she often struggles with not having enough groceries to meet customer demand. Determined to improve her situation, she applied for a loan to help grow her sales by purchasing groceries, including food, drinks, and other essential items, needed at her canteen. This will allow her to offer greater variety and keep her stock consistent for her customers. As a result, she will attract more customers, her business will improve, and her income will become more stable. This loan will play a key role in helping 'Ofeina strengthen and expand her business to another level while she continues to support her family with confidence.

Telesia : Tonga

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:10:23 PDT

$0 of $1,425 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 9, 2026

Telesia is a hardworking mother who runs a small kiekie and other handicrafts business. She uses her skills and creativity to produce beautiful handmade items to help support her family’s daily needs. Telesia's products are well-loved by customers, but she faces challenges when she runs out of raw materials, and, because of limited resources, she struggles to produce enough kiekie and handicrafts to meet growing customer demand. She has many ideas and designs, but Telesia does not always have enough pandanus leaves, beads, and other materials needed for her work. Determined to improve her situation, Telesia applied for a loan to buy raw materials, such as pandanus leaves, hibiscus fibers, beads, and other essential supplies. This will allow her to continue her work without interruption and expand the variety of her designs. As her production increases, she will attract more customers, and her income will become more stable as her business begins to grow. This loan plays an important role in helping Telesia strengthen her business and support her family with confidence.

'Alisi : Tonga

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:10:22 PDT

$25 of $950 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 9, 2026

Alisi is a hardworking mother who runs a small business making tapa cloth in her community. She uses her skills to support her family, but she often faces challenges when she does not have enough mulberry bark needed for her tapa production. She also struggles at home because her old washing machine is no longer working well, making it difficult to manage her family’s laundry. Determined to improve her situation, 'Alisi applies for a loan to support both her business and her household needs. With the support of the loan, 'Alisi is able to buy enough mulberry bark for her tapa making business and also purchase a new washing machine for her family. This helps her continue her production without interruption and makes her daily life easier. As a result, her business becomes more stable, and she is able to serve her customers better while also taking care of her family more comfortably. The loan plays an important role in helping 'Alisi strengthen her business and improve her family’s wellbeing.