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Elenita Balderas
Name:
Elenita Balderas
City:
Manjuyod, Negros Occidental
Country:
Philippines
Activity:
Growing pigs
Loan Use:
Growing pigs and purchasing feed
Entrepreneur Profile
Elenita Balderas is a pig grower in Manjuyod, Negros Oriental and dreams of owning a profitable business to support her children in school. With a loan, she will be able to purchase additional piglets, growing her little piggery, and buy hog supplements and feed.
Elenita is 41-years-old and has four children; her eldest is 21 and her youngest is five. Her eldest was not able to enroll in school because of financial difficulty. The loan will give her the opportunity to expand her business and earn better income for her children.
Mid-Term Update - May 26, 2010
Elenita bought two piglets and sacks of feed for her piggery house with her loan. She had wanted to improve her business but didn't have enough capital to support her plan. Now she has access for funding every time she wants to expand her business. The loan gives her more hope to dream big for her family.
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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
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