Sunnareth, 63, has been weaving silk for more almost 50 years. She runs this business with her oldest daughter Yanthy, age 39. Yanthy is married with two daughters and other one on the way. Her daughters are both currently attending the local primary school.
Sunnareth's loan of $150 is being repaid on schedule as of October. This is the third time she has taken out a loan through Maxima Mikroheranhvatho Co., Ltd. here in Cambodia. This new loan, funded through Kiva, has enabled Sunnareth to make repairs on her home and help purchase concrete pillars for a new home for Yanthy and her family, just next door. When we met with Yanthy, she said she is happy to have followed in her mother's footsteps as she enjoys weaving and it allows her to be at home taking care of her family. As with many Cambodians we've met, her greatest hopes for the future are for her children to be able to stay in school and have a good education. (Photo: Yanthy and Daughter)
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Posted by Tami Rowan from Muk Kampoul district, Cambodia
Nov 1, 2007
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