Christine Nkumu

Location: Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of Congo
Age: 45
Business: Agriculture and Breeding
Personal and Family Information: Married mother of six children
Loan Amount: $350

Christine has one child at University level, one in primary school and the others in secondary school. With the help of the loan she wants to continue her children’s education, as well as provide for the safety and survival of her family.

Christine owns an existing farming business.  She will use the loan to expand her current operations by purchasing agricultural tools such as axes, machetes, hoes; corn seeds for plantation; maintenance of the fields; and pay the salaries of five employees.