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Lilian is from Kenya. She needs a loan of $550 to purchase a stock of rice.
Lilian is from Kenya. She needs a loan of $550 to purchase a stock of rice.
Lilian, the mother of four, sells rice to support her family. She is challenged by the high costs of her major resale product, rice.
A World Vision microloan will allow Lilian to purchase, in bulk, a large stock of rice to bolster her profits and savings.
One of Lilian's goals is to add an employment opportunity for someone in her community to assist her in her sales and help grow the number of customers. The added income will provide a better quality of life for Lilian's family, pay for the children's education and better meet their basic needs.
Retail is a quick and scalable way to begin earning a profit. Many entrepreneurs begin with stalls at markets or even at home and need a loan to expand or increase their inventory. Others may be ready to open a small store. Goods purchased from loan funds range from clothing, grocery or sundry items to jewelry, candy, perfume or health and beauty supplies. Loans in the commerce sector account for around 33% of our loans.
Katito is a hill in Kenya with an average elevation of 5,000 feet. Summers are warm and rainfall is irregular. There is a high rate of HIV infection in Katito. Poverty has left most families and particularly children very susceptible to disease. Lack of fresh water is a major issue. Many dams are contaminated. Some residents treat the water at home while others drink as is.
Children are considered a valuable resource. A large family means more hands to help on the farm and ensures parents will be taken care of in their old age. With long distances between home and school and children needing to help on the farm, many do not get to attend school.
World Vision focuses on education, immunizations, HIV and AIDS prevention education, food security, and sanitation.
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