Matilde Mutegarama is from Karambi, Rwanda. She has 4 children. She needs a loan of $850 to purchase sorghum, corn, and cassava flour.
Matilde Mutegarama is from Karambi, Rwanda. She has 4 children. She needs a loan of $850 to purchase sorghum, corn, and cassava flour.
Matilde sells grains and flours for a living. However, she unfortunately lacks a place to store the grain. Also, since she purchased her stock, the price has been falling.
This loan will help Matilde's family to have a higher standard of living. Matilde's goal is to buy a building where she can stock her goods, and expand her business.
The profits will help her to pay school fees, provide medical insurance, and provide three jobs for her community.
Retail is a quick and scalable way to begin earning a profit. Many entrepreneurs entrepreneur 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.
Matilde Mutegarama is from Karambi, Rwanda. She has 4 children. She needs a loan of $850 to purchase sorghum, corn, and cassava flour.
The community of Maraba is situated in a chain of high mountains in southern Rwanda, along a highway leading to Rusizi district. Most families depend on agriculture for income, though production is low as a result of poor farming techniques. Food shortages and malnutrition are constant concerns. The region is home to three trading centers, and arts and crafts are increasing economic opportunities.
The community’s 13 primary schools struggle with overcrowding and a lack of resources. Dropout rates are high. The region is home to only one health center, and knowledge of preventive health practices is low. Common diseases include malaria, HIV and AIDS, respiratory infections, and waterborne diseases. Fewer than one-third of residents have access to clean, drinkable water.
In Maraba, World Vision is working to improve incomes and food security by providing agricultural assistance and training. We are also helping to ensure maintenance of educational facilities, with the overall goal of increasing school enrollment.
Matilde Mutegarama is from Karambi, Rwanda. She has 4 children. She needs a loan of $850 to purchase sorghum, corn, and cassava flour.
Matilde used her loan to purchase sorghum. Her business has improved as she is now better able to attract customers.
Matilde has been paying back her loan and is very thankful to all donors for the contribution they made in making this possible.
With the loan Matilde received from World Vision, she was able to buy more products to sell in her store.
Matilde was able to continue paying the school fees for her children and provide food for the family with the profits from the store.
These funds are now available to help another worthy entrepreneur in her community. Thank you for supporting Matilde and World Vision Micro!
