Joan, 33, runs a business making and selling clay wood stoves, which are common cooking devices in her community. She sees a lot of potential in the business and is taking steps to expand her activities. She will use her loan to buy spades, a wheelbarrow, hoes, and raw clay production materials. With more modern tools and materials, she will be able to make more stoves in less time, increasing her profits.
Joan is married and a mother of two (ages 12 and 5). She is a skilled worker and for now operates her business by herself. Joan would like to hire help in the future.
She believes the loan will help her earn more money to take better care of her family, and she dreams of owning “an apartment” in the future.
