Each month, Girls Can’t WHAT? gives 20% of its profits to support women-owned businesses through KIVA loans.
Thanks to all who purchased Girls Can’t WHAT? gear in February. We were able to help a Russian female entrepreneur get a loan through KIVA to enhance her agricultural business. Read her story below:
Shohida Sodikova lives in the Shahrinav district. She is 38 years old, married and has 3 children. Her husband is working in Russia. Shohida is involved in agriculture. She has been growing wheat for over 5 years. Previously, Shohida taught at a secondary school. She has a higher education. Shohida is requesting this loan for the purchase of seeds. She wants to use the money to buy quality seeds, plant them in the spring and get a good harvest.
Translated from Russian by Anna Sorokina-Hailey, Kiva Volunteer
If you’d like to help other women around the world support themselves, their families and improve their communities, join us on KIVA and change the world one loan at a time.
1 comment
cheryl
KIVA is awesome. You can give money in the name of another person–sort of like a gift card–which makes wonderful presents for girls learning about life and the world around them.