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Simeona Estorco
Name:
Simeona Estorco
City:
Mabinay, Negros Oriental
Country:
Philippines
Activity:
Raising hogs
Fundraiser:
June 2010 - Philippines Fundraiser #2
Loan Use:
Buying hogs and feed
Entrepreneur Profile
Simeone Estorco, 61 years old is a farmer and a hog grower from Mabinay Negros Oriental. She has twelve children and while all are grown and have families of their own, the income that she generates from her business helps in paying the daily costs in their home.
Sis is supporting her grandchildren by paying for their school fees and books. This is the main reason she wanted to recive a loan from World Vision microfinance: to help her business grow. The loan will be used to buy piglets and feed.
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Entrepreneur Location
Local Community
The community of Mountain View is located in a boot-shaped province on Negros Island in the Philippines. Home to Mt. Kanlaon, an active volcano, the area is rich with natural resources. With convenient access to a variety of markets, the community is emerging as a promising frontier for investors.
Economic activities revolve around agriculture, fishery, and forestry. Environmental degradation is a pressing concern. The region has been identified as one of the lowest income-earning areas in the country. Families struggle to acquire proper nutrients, and some do not have access to clean water. Malnutrition and disease are constant concerns. Families are hindered by poor road conditions, and many children drop out of school.
In Mountain View, World Vision has provided community members with key employment skills, including training in food processing and assistance in livestock rearing. We have also provided medical and housing assistance, supplemental food for malnourished children, fees and materials for children to attend school, and educational support for child laborers. Learn more about microfinance in Philippines
Donors funding this loan
Billye
Ruth
Patty
Christi