East Africa

Shamimu Biira Launches a Cosmetics Products Shop Read More »

Shamimu Biira started a cosmetics products shop with her savings and a loan from her savings group. She has paid back the loan and expects ongoing profit from her shop.

Conquering Poverty, Meeting Family Needs Read More »

Ayub Chitwa bought livestock through several savings cycles with his savings group in Kenya. Ayub is on a mission of conquering poverty and meeting his family needs.

Martha Wamboi Raising Rabbits in Kenya Read More »

Martha Wamboi started raising rabbits and borrowed money from her savings group to buy wood for hutches. She also borrowed startup money to start a small snack shop.

Jane Selling Bricks and Donuts in Kenya Read More »

Jane makes and sells bricks and donuts to support herself. Her husband was injured and is unable to help her work.

Mercy Growing Beans in Kenya Read More »

Mercy farms 0.5 acres of beans. She borrowed $30.43 to buy the seeds. She is able to plant and harvest twice a year. From the first crop this year she got 270 kg of beans. She said a nearby school will buy the beans from her for about $209.00. She is expecting the second crop

Isaiah a Dairy Farmer in Kenya Read More »

Isaiah has 4 cows. He milks 2 of them and sells the milk. He gets $4 in income from the milk each day. Previously, he used leaves to clean the cow’s udder before milking. He was able to borrow $39 and buy a sprayer to help him clean the cows. He also borrowed $43 to

Salome is Healthier with a Gas Cookstove Read More »

Salome has two milk cows. She sells part of the milk to her neighbors. She gets about 3 liters per day. She sells the milk for about $0.52 per liter.She was able to borrow $43 from her savings group to buy a gas cookstove. She says she wants to invest in clean energy. She now

Helen Investing her Money in Goats Read More »

Helen sells eggs from layer chickens for income, and she also borrowed to buy a goat as a way to help out.