Despite rural poverty, the aftermath of Hurricane Mitch and a low literacy rate, families in Latin America have found reason to hope for a better future. Its size is a testament to the tremendous demand for microcredit in Africa.
Clients run food kiosks, sell fish, brew beverages, and provide services such as tailoring.
A number of clients are refugees, fleeing conflicts in the north and west of the country, near the Congo and in the Lakes region.