Handmade crochet clothes

Agnes

Tanga, Tanzania

100% paid forward

Entrepreneur

Name

Agnes

Member since

September 2023

On-time repayments

7 installments  •  100%

About Me

ABOUT ME
I am Agness Edward Mwakimonga, I was born in Mbeya region in a family of 3 children. I am 34 years old, I am married to a good husband and I have two small children.
I have always been passionate about making beautiful handwoven clothes for my family members and people in my community.
when I was 20 years old I opened a weaving project in my neighborhood where I sell the clothes I make myself.

My Business

MY BUSINESS
I started my business 14 years ago here in Tanga. I do my work at home. I sell clothes woven with cotton fibers and worn by women and men during the winter. people feel at home when they buy clothes from me.
i work every day from 10 pm to 2 am, including saturday and sunday.
I have many clients, and I communicate with them on WhatsApp.
my business allows me to earn a good profit that helps improve my family's standard of living.
I have many needs, which I cannot satisfy because I do not have enough time. I would like to expand my business to provide job opportunities for people in my community.

Project Proposal

I am asking for a loan of 300,000 shs.
Your loan will help me buy supplies such as needles, scissors, tape, model doll, stitch makers, packaging materials and other crochet accessories.
this equipment will allow to increase employment opportunity for my community together we can weave and sell more clothes.
thank you for your loan, we can knit and sell more clothes. the additional benefit will benefit my family and the family of the employee I plan to hire.
Your loan will contribute to improving the living conditions of two families and have a positive effect on the community where I live. thank you for your help.

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Project Info

Project Type

Pay It Forward

Disbursed amount

$130.00

Date disbursed

Sep 11, 2023

Backers

Laurie

United States

C

Carrie

United States

DB

David Breen

United States

Priscovia

Lusaka, Zambia

Festus

Maralal, Kenya

Lilian

Lusaka, Zambia

Millicent

Kitale, Kenya

Tatenda Tawonezvi

London, United Kingdom

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