Leonila Emanuel has been with the Tloma loan group since it originated, and has done all that she can to contribute to help the loan program run as effectively as possible. During trainings she provides lunch, she acts as Vice Chairwoman for the Tloma Community Organization (TCO) board. So far Leonila has received three loans, … Continue reading New entrepreneur
Setting up the store
Buger is about two hours outside Karatu, where another successful loan hub thrives. Neema Emanuel has received one loan and certainly made the most of it, buying and setting up a store, further nurturing her garden, and tripling her monthly income by prudently spending her 200,000 Tanzanian shillings (about $115 US.) Before applying for the … Continue reading Setting up the store
Starting out
Early in October, Judy and NCN’s newest intern, Katharine Eger, arrived in Tanzania, soaking in the warm surroundings and keen to begin work. Hitting the red dirt running, we were very busy settling into in the town of Karatu. We sorted out administrative details, met with some of our partnering NGOs, and prepared for the … Continue reading Starting out