It was year 2007 when Noemi started her business. She experienced many challenges and learned from her mistakes. Today, her business has grown and she has six workers in this business. She is from Cabanatuan City, Philippines and she is 42 years old. She is married to Crisostomo, 50 years old who works as a driver. She makes and sells chicharon which even if unhealthy, are still popular with Filipinos because of their good taste.
She would like to acquire a loan that will be used to buy pig skin, oil and other ingredients in making chicharon (pork cracklings). She will also use this as a revolving fund for her business. She hopes to have a vehicle that will be used for the delivery of chicharon to different stores and areas.
Noemi is a member of the Center for Community Transformation and meets weekly with her fellowship partners to share her life’s testimony and business experience with her fellowship members. She also draws strength and inspiration from the fellowship and listening to the Word of God. A fellowship group is composed of 15 to 20 members. The fellowship groups gather each week to study the Word of God, build social relationship among partners, and pay microfinance loans.