Anathalie Niyigena is from Maraba, Rwanda. She needs a loan of $350 to purchase sugar, rice, salt, and soaps.
Anathalie Niyigena is from Maraba, Rwanda. She needs a loan of $350 to purchase sugar, rice, salt, and soaps.
Anathalie Niyigena owns a small shop that has been in business since 2007. She plans to use her loan to purchase more rice, sugar, salt, and soap. By offering more merchandise, she will attract more customers, increase profits, and hopefully expand her business.
Anathalie is 25-years-old, married, and lives in the village of Maraba in Rwanda. With the profits she hopes to earn, she plans to save for her family’s future.
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.
Anathalie Niyigena is from Maraba, Rwanda. She needs a loan of $350 to purchase sugar, rice, salt, and soaps.
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.
Anathalie Niyigena is from Maraba, Rwanda. She needs a loan of $350 to purchase sugar, rice, salt, and soaps.
Anathalie invested this loan in the purchase of a large quantity of foodstuffs for sale. There has been a great improvement in her business and her profits have increased. She has been able to make payments on her loan regularly. Anathalie is very happy and thanks each donor who contributed to help her business.
