Creating awareness of unhygienic caused diseases

Alex

Malindi, Kenya

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Entrepreneur

Name

Alex

Member since

February 2015

On-time repayments

118 installments • 18%

About Me

I was born and raised in an humble background, my childhood life was tough since i among my other 3 siblings were raised up by a single breadwinner. I went for my primary education in a local school, later advanced for my o-level education . I faced financial difficulties in my studies since all the four of us were in school at the same time and a mere teacher couldn't afford to pay for us the fees up to the college level, but lucky enough, this always motivated me in a way since i really needed to make the best out of me. My college studies were at stake now since i really needed to expand my knowledge and drive my dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur home. I once met a well wisher, whom i gave my story and humbly helped me with a capital with which i ventured in a clothesline business, which has successfully grown. I live in a coastal area where people have a positive mind on fashion and fun. I have a positive spirit that when my kids grow up i would love them to grow their talents . I love acting in stage plays and i have a positive mind on stewardship, thus at times,i spend my free time doing some community work. I have been sponsoring Umoja Youth group Malindi, though buying them disposable gloves, garbage collection bags and refreshments to motivate them. The youth group specializes in cleaning the town through garbage collection

My Business

I sell both women and men clothing shoes and sandals. Malindi town, being a tourist destination and beach arena, sandals, shorts and lady beach dresses serve them well thus being the best investment i thought positively . I initially invested ksh 25,000. Every week i generate an estimated profit of 4,000 after bills. Being in school myself, i use the business revenue for business expansion, school fees, rent and some for community development. I together with Umoja Youth group spend every last week of the month, collecting and disposing garbage across our public beaches,slums and the town itself. I have come up with a new project whereby i together with Umoja youth group synthesize the community on the risks of poor hygiene, earlier pregnancy,drug abuse and HIV/AIDS through facilitating them, teaching them skits which they perform live on the vulnerable public and the whole community at large.

Loan Proposal

I would like to start by appreciating the Zidisha fraternity for bettering my life. I would at the same time appreciate my donors for making the decision of facilitating me. I would like to confirm too that the initial Loan actually made my life better and comfortable. I would like to apply for another loan which I believe will be of much assistance in the second half of my initial project. 1st since the season has picked fully in Malindi, I believe the business will yield more hence facilitate my regular installments secondly having kicked off the garbage collection project initially with Umoja youth group. The creation of awareness on unhygienic caused diseases will be of paramount value to the community at large. I have actually met with the youth group members and we struck a deal of rolling out this second phase. Upon receiving the funds we will quickly embark on the project thus facilitating our target of 50% off in 50days. I will humbly appreciate if my loan Is funded on time and I will not only smile alone but with all the group members and the community at large. Most community members have appreciated your first aid, mama's around can't hide their joy since they can leave their kids comfortably play around. The purchase of garbage bags did play a great role. The youths too have appreciated since they can play their favorite games when free and this has largely improved their self esteem. Kindly make our ends meet team. Much regards . Looking forward for your positive feedback.