Pascasie is the 42-year-old married mother of five children. She is the leader of the ABISHYIZEHAMWE KABASHUMBA Group, and in the photo, she is the one who has a blue book in her hand. All members of the group are requesting funds to expand their businesses with the hope of supporting their children and families.
Pascasie operates a small business of sorghum, where she sells local soft drinks. She works hard to support her family and provide them with a better life. Every morning, Pascasie opens her stand at 7 a.m. and works tirelessly until her daily supply is sold.
She is requesting a loan from Kiva via VisionFund Rwanda Company in order to expand her business . With her profits, she will be able to get medical insurance for her family as well as expand her business.
In this group: Pascasie , Helene , Donatile , Esperance, Petronille , Simonie , Antoinette, Leonce , Josephine , Yvette *not pictured
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About VisionFund Rwanda:
VisionFund Rwanda (VFR), is the microfinance subsidiary of World Vision and is one of the largest microfinance institutions serving rural underprivileged communities in Rwanda, many of which do not have access to formal financial services.
VFR serves people and communities that are economically productive but low-income, especially in very rural areas. This includes small business owners and salary earners who are looking for opportunities to provide better lives for their families and a promising future for their children.