Benin
Loan description:
Julienne Padonou, 55, is a widowed mother of six children, two of which still attend school. She has been selling fabrics and food produce for 35 years. Julienne buys her materials from the Cotonou international market and purchases her food stock from Zè market, Benin. She delivers her products to people’s houses and, in particular, to offices. Having been an ACFB client for several years, she is requesting a loan of 400,000 West African francs to support her business and better meet the needs of her customers. Any profits made as a result of this loan would help her cover household costs and, in particular, her children’s tuition fees.
Original loan request in French
Veuve et mère de 06 enfants dont deux élèves, Dame PADONOU est âgée de 55 ans. Elle exerce comme activité la vente en détail des tissus, puis des produits vivriers depuis 35ans. Julienne s’approvisionne sur le marché international de Cotonou pour les tissus, puis sur le marché de zè pour les produits vivriers. Elle livre sa marchandise de maison en maison et surtout dans les bureaux. Bénéficiaire des produits de l’ACFB depuis plusieurs années, elle sollicite un prêt d’un montant de 400.000 FCFA pour assurer son commerce et mieux servir sa clientèle. Le profit dégagé de ce prêt l’aiderait participer aux charges du foyer et surtout aux charges scolaires de ses enfants.
Loan added: 24 October 2011
Julienne's loan repayment schedule
| Date | Expected repayments | Actual repayments |
|---|---|---|
| £58.44 | ||
| £48.70 | ||
| £48.70 | ||
| £48.70 | ||
| £48.70 | ||
| £48.70 | ||
| £48.70 |
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