Location: Rongai, Nairobi Kenya
Africa
Age: 49
Business: Making and Selling
Soaps
Loan Amount: 5000ksh or $66
Personal and Family Information:
Single parent who cares for 9 children and 5 grandchildren
Mary Wanjiru is a single parent who struggles to care for 9
children and 5 grandchildren. She previously managed a small
business, but fell ill and was unable to maintain this business.
She has now recovered from her illness and is ready return to work.
She attended school through grade 5 and also learned to make soap
and detergents.
Ms. Wanjiru has requested a loan for 5000ksh ($66) to purchase
materials to make and sell soap. This business will help her to
purchase food and provide shelter for her family as well as
purchase school books and uniforms for the children.