Monday, June 9, 2008

HABIBA HAS TWO NEW SEWING MACHINES

Together, in Warren's memory, we helped Habiba Abdul Salam of Kabul, Afghanistan to grow her embroidery business by buying new sewing machines. At right is a photo of Habiba at home with some of her embroidery work.

LOAN INFORMATION:
Primary Activity: Crafts
Loan Requested: $225.00
Repayment Term: 8 months
Date Funded: July 2, 2007
Repaid in Full: March 3, 2008

From the application: "Habiba lives in district 15 of Kabul, Afghanistan. She is married, and she wants to help support her husband. Skilled in embroidery, she has good experience in her job. She wants to take a group loan to buy 3 more machines for her students to attract more clients. She wants to make a good income for her family to send her children to better education centers to study. She is happy with this loan."

Congratulations Habiba! Thank you to Kiva for coordinating this loan, and thank you to all those that donated to the fund. Together we are helping keep Warren's generous spirit alive.