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$675 helps Arelis Mariela to buy uniforms, backpacks, and school supplies, and to pay school fees.
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“With these funds, I was able to keep my family afloat. Now we don’t really worry about food on the table, because business is thriving.”
— Eufemia, Convenience store owner and refugee, Dominican Republic
“I used the funds to buy sewing machines and started running my business. I even employed my daughter, and my income increased.”
— Manal, Tailor, Palestine
“I was born in Guatemala and don’t have a long enough credit history to get a loan here. This Kiva loan bought a van and expanded my business.”
— Carmen, Florist, California, U.S.
“Not having the means to start is definitely a big issue. So I was introduced to Kiva — that changed my life completely.”
— Aisha, Business owner, Ghana
“I have a job, I have something to work on. I am contributing to my house… Being self-reliant. That is what I’m most proud of.”
— Neriman, Farmer, Turkey
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