The “Tudo Vai Dar Certo” (“Everything is Going to Be Alright”) group is formed by seven women. They are all friends and live in the same community, Jardim Santo André in São Paulo. The group met each other 30 years ago and they have been clients of Banco do Povo Crédito Solidário (BPCS, People’s Bank – Credit in Solidarity) for the last seven years. Diva is a seamstress, Edna is a hair stylist and sells savory pastries, Maria do Socorro has a clothing store and sells cosmetics, Maria is a hair stylist, Suely is a manicurist and Valdecir is a massage therapist.
Rosangela is the leader of the group. She is 50 years old and lives with her parents. She has a party store; she has worked with this business for ten years and helps support her family. She is very intelligent and creative, and she likes what she does. Rosangela needs the loan to buy sweets and savory pastries, and to renovate her business. The extra income will allow her to buy more merchandise and to expand her party store. In the future she plans to buy a car and take a trip with her parents. The group is happy with the support it received from the investors and would like to thank them for trusting in them.
In this group: Diva , Edna , Maria Do Socorro, Maria , Rosangela , Suely , Valdecir
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Translated from Portuguese by Kiva volunteer Tricia Perry View original language description