Fatima is young but has big dreams for the future! The belt-making business she took over from her father is growing thanks to loans from MiCredito.

She heard about MiCredito from her brother and soon found out they offered better interest rates than the institution she was with. Fatima's most recent loan was for US $10,000 and she used the money to buy better equipment. As a result, her business has grown and she has taken on more employees.

But Fatima would like more. She hopes to build up a brand name for her product and eventually access international markets. Currently, there is strong competition with China, which exports factory-made belts. Fatima believes her hand-crafted belts have a competitive edge - excellent quality. The future looks bright for Fatima. She has the confidence, the work ethic and now - the loans to help her business grow.