$25 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 6, 2009

Hussein, 22, lives with his parents in Bint Jbeil, southern Lebanon where he has owned a DVD, CD and cassette shop for a year. Hussein is requesting a loan of $1000 from Al Majomoua in order to purchase merchandise for his shop. This is his first loan request. Hussein is special in his work because he is the only one offering this merchandise in the region. When he first started the business, he had financial issues, but his experience and desire for independent work have enabled him to succeed. In the future, Hussein plans to expand the business.

$0 of $125 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 6, 2009

Myrna Bandiola is a 40 year-old mother of seven. Her husband is a farmer. Her eldest daughter Ma. Rosemarie stopped schooling after graduating from her secondary education. Her second daughter Kristine, and third son Eduardo, are already in secondary school. Mea Vita and Sharmie Zandra are in elementary grades while Verna Cattlia and Edmer still need to be fed. The couple's income is not enough to sustain the basic needs of the family.

Myrna heard about ASHI (Ahon Sa Hirap, Inc.), who provide loans to the poor, from her friend. She was motivated to join and she got capital to start a business. She applied for a loan to buy assorted foods for her variety store. She hopes that, with her new venture, she can save enough money to support the needs of her seven children. She dreams of expanding her store in the future through the able support of her husband.

She is very grateful to the lenders who will support them in achieving their dreams.

$0 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 6, 2009

Chea Than is 42 years old and lives with her husband in the Kampong Cham province. She and her husband, Ly Pov, 42, are farmers who typically make a combined US$2.00 every day. This couple has two children, one of whom is a driver and the other is a worker.

To make more money to help support the family, Chea Than needs a loan from Kiva to make a new investment. She will use all the money to purchase a generator so she can have a business recharging batteries. People in the village are dependent on batteries to power their lighting.

(Mrs. Chea Than and her husband are pictured at home.)

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I've been trying to get a job since the day I turned thirteen, and so far I've had four fruitless years. I think a vehicle might expand my job-searching horizons, a vehicle might give me shelter on those cold, cold, winter nights, and most importantly, I plan to paint my vehicle. Someday I plan to take my vehicle to Venice, where I will live, selling beautiful things.
Obviously my future plans require a vehicle. :DD