Last year, we made a microloan through Kiva to assist a woman who sells cereals (beans, grains, etc) in a bazaar in Khachmaz, Azerbaijan:
I loved that she dressed so elegantly for this loan photograph, standing in front of her inventory. I can imagine myself, if in the same circumstances, wondering what to wear to try to give people the sense – people all over the world – that they could trust me to repay their loans.
Organic Mechanics…integrates environmentally sensitive and sustainable practices. James and Sean make a constant effort to reduce their carbon footprint and provide a green alternative to standard landscaping companies.
Sean and James have been rejected for a bank loan before because they lack collateral and the loan amounts they need are so small. They are looking for a loan to replace several gas-powered tools with rechargeable ones in order to fulfill their eco-friendly promise. Additionally, as the business has grown, they need to rent and renovate a storage space for their equipment.
