It\u2019s a journey that started with just a few dollars.<\/p>\n
That was the size of the very first loan a remarkable woman named Agnes Chitsotso. She received her first loan from FINCA shortly after we began operating in Malawi, in 1994.<\/p>\n
Agnes invested those few dollars into her tiny business selling carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, and other produce. With the help of that initial investment and subsequent loans, Agnes\u2019s business grew.<\/p>\n
In the 23 years since she received that first small loan, Agnes has used the profits from her business to build a comfortable life for her family, pay school tuition for all six of her children, build two new homes, and care for four grandchildren.<\/p>\n
With all her success, Agnes isn’t done yet. She\u2019s making plans to begin cross-border trade and expand her produce business into clothing and other items.<\/p>\n
I praise FINCA for its wonderful contribution in my life.\u00a0 I am part of its success story.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
And FINCA and its supporters are proud to be a part of Agnes’s <\/em>success story.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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