Today is International Women's Day and kiva has lenders eager to match all contributions to those seeking these loans.
I chose Rusi as the benefactress of my largesse, small though it is.
Partly I chose her because of how she was described: "a mom with good credit history" - I can relate to that.
Partly I chose her because she lives in Kenya, a country I have not yet supported with my funds.
The deciding factor, though, was the wording used for the summation of her background and purpose for the loan.
"Rusi is a 57 year old mother living in Litein, a land of seemingly never ending beauty. She is a mixed dairy and crop farmer who has farmed for the past many years. Through farming she has given her family a solid reputation.
Rusi is seeking this loan to buy farming inputs which she plans to use to improve her production and earn more income to support her family.
Rusi is looking forward to your warm response to her loan request. Your loan will enable her to make the upcoming season good for her family."
Rusi is seeking this loan to buy farming inputs which she plans to use to improve her production and earn more income to support her family.
Rusi is looking forward to your warm response to her loan request. Your loan will enable her to make the upcoming season good for her family."
Her town is "a land of seemingly never ending beauty"?
Mine, too.
She seems to have such a positive outlook on life!
I wish her much continued success, for herself and for her family.
I am grateful to have been able to lend her $25 and to have that sum matched by others.
Maybe someone else would like to help her, or another woman?
This is the link to do so.
Tell them a Nerdfighter sent you, to help fight suck in this world.
6 comments:
And just who was it that matched the loan to her?
IT Cosmetics.
I know, I know, not a group usually associated with farmers...
but think about sunscreen... lotion... shampoo... soap...
it definitely makes sense!!!
Rusi in Kenya
$3.75 repaid this month
Paying back:
31% repaid ($7.64 of $25.00)
Rusi in Kenya
$2.03 repaid this month
Paying back:
39% repaid ($9.67 of $25.00)
Rusi in Kenya
$4.13 repaid this month
Paying back:
55% repaid ($13.80 of $25.00)
Good news from Kiva today!
"Dear lenders, We would like to express our appreciation for your generosity in support of Juhudi Kilimo and the smallholder farmers of Kenya.
Your personal commitment has been incredibly helpful and allowed us to reach our goal of transforming lives.
I am excited to report that Rusi has successfully repaid the loan a mom with good credit history to gain access to cost-efficient hybrid seeds and fertilizer for crop cultivation .
Again, thank you!
It is great to know that we have friends from all over the world who support our farmers.
Sincerely, The Juhudi Kilimo Team "
This mom has completely repaid her loan!!!
Hooray!
I told you she was a mom with good credit!
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