This is Esther, a humble woman who lives in Kitale, Kenya, a post-conflict area where there is a high rate of poverty and unemployment. Despite these challenges, Esther is working hard to lift herself out of that dismal condition. She is a very hardworking person. Thanks to her daily effort, she has managed to give her children a good start by providing them with a good quality education.
Esther’s primary sources of income are from crops and animal farming. She also earns some income from a personal business. She never had formal education, and is content with the farming lifestyle. The Kitale area is a favorable area for farming, so she is seeking a loan to buy seeds to enable her to grow more vegetables, reap maximum profits and also increase her business.
Being a woman and accessing funds in Kenya, especially in the Kitale area, is very challenging, but Esther feels relieved knowing that there are institutions such as Kiva that help enterprising women like her. Her goal is to improve her living conditions and secure the future of her children. Her biggest dreams are to be able to support her family by herself, to become independent, and to buy a home. Support this creative woman and loan now.