When Yoveshia’s husband and daughter passed away, her life was shattered. Yoveshia also became the guardian of her now orphaned granddaughter, Kerubo. But things were very difficult. She had been a housewife all her life with no idea what to do to earn money so they could both survive. Yoveshia and Kerubo were only able to eat one meal a day.
That’s when help arrived for Yoveshia. Captivating International in collaboration with ACDF (our local microfinance partner) offered her capital which has enabled her to start her business stall in the local market. But much more than providing the capital for her new business, training was also provided on how to budget, save money and run a successful business.
Yoveshia sells oranges when they are in season. She buys a sack of oranges at Kshs 4,000 and sells them for at least Kshs 6,500. In a month she makes an average of Kshs 8,000 (US$100). Out of this profit Kerubo can attend school as she is now able to pay the school fees, access better health care and provide adequate food. This is great news!
Yoveshia is a hard worker and very grateful for the capital to begin her new business. As soon as she repays her initial loan, she will be looking to take out another loan to enable her venture into a rice and maize business. She can’t hide her joy which is written all over her face!
(Photos – Top photo; Yoveshia selling oranges at the market.
Bottom photo; Yoveshia and Kerubo)
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