John Bizumuremyi

Loan Amount: $550

54% repaid Still Needed: $0

Name: John Bizumuremyi
City: Gikongoro
Country: Rwanda
Activity: Shop owner
Loan Use: Purchasing rice, sugar, juice and drinking water

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Entrepreneur Location

Local Community

The rural community of Nyamagabe is among the most densely populated regions in Rwanda. A large percentage of residents live in poverty, struggling to survive on poor harvests. The community suffers from an acute water shortage and poor hygiene, which lead to waterborne illnesses and diseases such as malaria and worms.

The majority of homes have roofs made of iron sheets or tiles, though some are simply thatched with grass.
Many children in child-headed households live in old, collapsing shelters that do not have lockable doors or windows. The community’s 13 primary and three secondary schools suffer from high dropout rates, as many children cannot afford school fees. Families in this region are still suffering the effects of the 1990s’ genocide that left many orphans and widows in its wake.

In order to improve livelihoods and create a sustainable future for families in Nyamagabe, World Vision is providing school supplies and constructing classrooms; building homes for orphans and vulnerable children; increasing income-generating opportunities through agricultural training and assistance; constructing water tanks; and providing HIV and AIDS care and support. Learn more about microfinance in Rwanda

Donors funding this loan

Rebekah

Rodrigo

Joyce

Drew

Brian

Anonymous

Donal

Steven

Dave

Anonymous

Lisa

Richard