Kiva and Other Microloan Program Should Think About Haiti's Small Business Relaunch

By necessity, Haitians are all entrepreneurs. After the Jan. 12 quake that destroyed property and killed many people, Haitians want to have opportunities to launch their business ideas. With the loss of their capital, ID cards and other important papers, they will have to restart. A micro loan to finance a good business idea may be the order of the day.

Amid the numerous tent camps, Haitians have already resorted to selling their merchandise to make money to feed their family members. Here is a good opportunity for micro loan companies and Aid groups to think about empowering Haitian men and women. It will be interesting to start pilot programs with women who have their own small business. They are more likely to repay.

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BuyaBook, SellaBook or any other Product: Help Raise Money for a Micro Entrepreneur

There are many ways you can get involved with MicroCreditCapital. You can participate in raising funds for MicroCreditCapital. You can buy a book from the MicroCreditCapital shop. Each time you buy a book, $5 will go towards the business profile of your choice. Please make sure to indicate which one should receive your funds.

Help fund a small business in Haiti. Buy a book and indicate which business will receive $5 donation.

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Business Profile #1 & Loan Request

Business Profile #1

My name is Marie M. I thank the founder of MicroCreditCapital for thinking about us, small business entrepreneurs in Haiti. I have been running my small shop for five years now. I sell mostly clothing, fresh produce and other seasonal items that my customers like. My store is located near a major road in the community's major market. So I have the opportunity to sell to a large group of people. The only problem I have is that my inventory is too small. I would like to expand the business and have more items for sale. I would like to borrow $400.00. I have had lots of experience selling in the community. After completing my studies, I spent three years studying accounting. Since my graduation from accounting school, I have been running this small shop. Any infusion of new funds would greatly help my business. Any profits I make from the small business will help me take care of my parents who are getting old and the children of a family member who died a few years ago.

Translation provided by a MicroCreditCapital Partner who vetted this business.

Digital cameras donations are welcome. If you have some of them getting dust around the house. They can be put to good use by our partners in Haiti. E-mail us to indicate you are willing to give a gift. Pictures will be posted as we receive them.

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Lend to Marie M. or Business Profile #1. Get a small business going!