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Philanthropy

Mission Statement

The idea of what success looks like is different across the globe and while the past cannot be changed and what happened can’t be undone, a fresh start is possible.  Severe emotional and psychological pain persists among most, but at the same time, hopes and dreams can still be achieved.  Lee aims to propel those hopes and dreams replacing years of suffering and disappointment with self-respect, hope, happiness, and fulfillment among those most afflicted.  

 Joshua, a partner at Lee, used his extensive experience in West Africa together with his background in sociology to identify the core problems by listening to and interviewing hundreds of those amputated and most neglected to gather a comprehensive picture of their current situation. 

Words From Joshua 

My first visit to Sierra Leone and Liberia was emotionally devastating.   I had never witnessed entire communities of young, amputated men and women in my life to the degree present there.   I had to understand the situation, what had happened and how I could help.  This drove me to conduct countless interviews with people from all segments of society and I listened, listened, and listened some more.   The message was clear and the overwhelming emotions, the lives, the pain and the potential for hope drove me to the heart of Sierra Leone and Liberia to make impactful change. 

Lee’s Story

Sierra Leone and Liberia, together on the coast of West Africa are home to 2 of the poorest countries in the world, but poverty alone is not what makes them unique.  Long drawn-out civil wars have left thousands homeless, psychologically traumatized, and amputated.  As if that were not enough, decades of broken promises from various organizations including non-governmental organizations have fallen flat leaving those in the worst situations often feeling depressed, cynical, and hopeless.    

 A common theme among the amputated, disabled, and homeless was the inability to support themselves.  Severe stigma pervasive in society at the mere sight of amputates makes it’s difficult for them to secure jobs and in many cases, those amputated lost either one or both parents during the war, meaning often times, a life of begging is the only option available.  As attractive as acquiring a prosthetic limb was for most interviewed, the overwhelming message from them was the strong desire to be given a chance in the form of a small business loan to kickstart their businesses or careers and to be able to support themselves and families rather than begging for food and money.   

 

Put simply, they want to work not beg.  These loans, while impossible to secure from a traditional bank is known as microlending and Lee does exactly that.  Using the loan enables them to get the startup funds to open a small business and to give them at least the same basic respect and dignity as others in society despite the stigma attached due to their physical situation.   

 

For Lee, improving the quality of their lives, giving them the chance to succeed for themselves, and allowing them to feel the self-dignity and respect that creating a successful self-sustaining career offers is the most impactful way to help them now.  In addition, Lee has begun purchasing artificial legs for some of those amputated with the goal of improving their lives and mobility.   

Hear Their Stories

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Name:

Kyros Komba

Age:

32 Year

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100.00

Kyros Komba and Ishmael Koamoa were both born with polio. As a result, their parents shunned them from birth. They have formed an incredible friendship but were forced to beg on the streets for food. Kyros used the microloan to start a small shop selling sweets, teas, and cigarettes, while Ishmael opened a shop selling drinks. In doing so, they have the ability to earn their own money and not be forced to a life of begging for their survival.

Name:

Kyros Komba

Age:

32 Year

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100.00

Kyros Komba and Ishmael Koamoa were both born with polio. As a result, their parents shunned them from birth. They have formed an incredible friendship but were forced to beg on the streets for food. Kyros used the microloan to start a small shop selling sweets, teas, and cigarettes, while Ishmael opened a shop selling drinks. In doing so, they have the ability to earn their own money and not be forced to a life of begging for their survival.

Kyros Komba

Name:

Kyros Komba

Age:

32 Year

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100.00

Kyros Komba and Ishmael Koamoa were both born with polio. As a result, their parents shunned them from birth. They have formed an incredible friendship but were forced to beg on the streets for food. Kyros used the microloan to start a small shop selling sweets, teas, and cigarettes, while Ishmael opened a shop selling drinks. In doing so, they have the ability to earn their own money and not be forced to a life of begging for their survival.

Kyros Komba

Name:

Kyros Komba

Age:

32 Year

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100.00

Kyros Komba and Ishmael Koamoa were both born with polio. As a result, their parents shunned them from birth. They have formed an incredible friendship but were forced to beg on the streets for food. Kyros used the microloan to start a small shop selling sweets, teas, and cigarettes, while Ishmael opened a shop selling drinks. In doing so, they have the ability to earn their own money and not be forced to a life of begging for their survival.

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Name:

Kyros Komba

Age:

32 Year

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100.00

Kyros Komba and Ishmael Koamoa were both born with polio. As a result, their parents shunned them from birth. They have formed an incredible friendship but were forced to beg on the streets for food. Kyros used the microloan to start a small shop selling sweets, teas, and cigarettes, while Ishmael opened a shop selling drinks. In doing so, they have the ability to earn their own money and not be forced to a life of begging for their survival.

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Name:

Kyros Komba

Age:

32 Year

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100.00

Kyros Komba and Ishmael Koamoa were both born with polio. As a result, their parents shunned them from birth. They have formed an incredible friendship but were forced to beg on the streets for food. Kyros used the microloan to start a small shop selling sweets, teas, and cigarettes, while Ishmael opened a shop selling drinks. In doing so, they have the ability to earn their own money and not be forced to a life of begging for their survival.

Name:

Ishmael Koamoa

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100.00

Kyros Komba and Ishmael Koamoa were both born with polio. As a result, their parents shunned them from birth. They have formed an incredible friendship but were forced to beg on the streets for food. Kyros used the microloan to start a small shop selling sweets, teas, and cigarettes, while Ishmael opened a shop selling drinks. In doing so, they have the ability to earn their own money and not be forced to a life of begging for their survival.

Name:

Ishmael Koamoa

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100.00

Kyros Komba and Ishmael Koamoa were both born with polio. As a result, their parents shunned them from birth. They have formed an incredible friendship but were forced to beg on the streets for food. Kyros used the microloan to start a small shop selling sweets, teas, and cigarettes, while Ishmael opened a shop selling drinks. In doing so, they have the ability to earn their own money and not be forced to a life of begging for their survival.

Ishmael Koamoa

Name:

Ishmael Koamoa

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100.00

Kyros Komba and Ishmael Koamoa were both born with polio. As a result, their parents shunned them from birth. They have formed an incredible friendship but were forced to beg on the streets for food. Kyros used the microloan to start a small shop selling sweets, teas, and cigarettes, while Ishmael opened a shop selling drinks. In doing so, they have the ability to earn their own money and not be forced to a life of begging for their survival.

Ishmael Koamoa

Name:

Ishmael Koamoa

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100.00

Kyros Komba and Ishmael Koamoa were both born with polio. As a result, their parents shunned them from birth. They have formed an incredible friendship but were forced to beg on the streets for food. Kyros used the microloan to start a small shop selling sweets, teas, and cigarettes, while Ishmael opened a shop selling drinks. In doing so, they have the ability to earn their own money and not be forced to a life of begging for their survival.

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Name:

Ishmael Koamoa

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100.00

Kyros Komba and Ishmael Koamoa were both born with polio. As a result, their parents shunned them from birth. They have formed an incredible friendship but were forced to beg on the streets for food. Kyros used the microloan to start a small shop selling sweets, teas, and cigarettes, while Ishmael opened a shop selling drinks. In doing so, they have the ability to earn their own money and not be forced to a life of begging for their survival.

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Name:

Ishmael Koamoa

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100.00

Kyros Komba and Ishmael Koamoa were both born with polio. As a result, their parents shunned them from birth. They have formed an incredible friendship but were forced to beg on the streets for food. Kyros used the microloan to start a small shop selling sweets, teas, and cigarettes, while Ishmael opened a shop selling drinks. In doing so, they have the ability to earn their own money and not be forced to a life of begging for their survival.

Name:

Hassan Mongan

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$150

Hassan grew up with polio and the inability to use his legs drove him to become specialized in making things with his hands. He is using the microloan to make various tools such as shovels and other tools after purchasing the raw materials. This loan will assist with his goal to become a skilled tradesman.

Name:

Hassan Mongan

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$150

Hassan grew up with polio and the inability to use his legs drove him to become specialized in making things with his hands. He is using the microloan to make various tools such as shovels and other tools after purchasing the raw materials. This loan will assist with his goal to become a skilled tradesman.

Hassan Mongan

Name:

Hassan Mongan

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$150

Hassan grew up with polio and the inability to use his legs drove him to become specialized in making things with his hands. He is using the microloan to make various tools such as shovels and other tools after purchasing the raw materials. This loan will assist with his goal to become a skilled tradesman.

Hassan Mongan

Name:

Hassan Mongan

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$150

Hassan grew up with polio and the inability to use his legs drove him to become specialized in making things with his hands. He is using the microloan to make various tools such as shovels and other tools after purchasing the raw materials. This loan will assist with his goal to become a skilled tradesman.

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Name:

Hassan Mongan

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$150

Hassan grew up with polio and the inability to use his legs drove him to become specialized in making things with his hands. He is using the microloan to make various tools such as shovels and other tools after purchasing the raw materials. This loan will assist with his goal to become a skilled tradesman.

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Name:

Hassan Mongan

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$150

Hassan grew up with polio and the inability to use his legs drove him to become specialized in making things with his hands. He is using the microloan to make various tools such as shovels and other tools after purchasing the raw materials. This loan will assist with his goal to become a skilled tradesman.

Name:

Osman Turay

Age:

32

Microloan Amount (USD):

$150

Osman Turay lost his leg during the civil war 20 years ago. His father was killed, and his mother lost her sight due to a bomb flash. He was given the colossal task of caring for his blind mother while functioning without a leg. Unfortunately, this meant a lot of begging to support them. He is using the loan to open a shoe and slipper shop, he also received a prosthetic leg which will allow him to walk, something he could not do for 20 years.

Name:

Osman Turay

Age:

32

Microloan Amount (USD):

$150

Osman Turay lost his leg during the civil war 20 years ago. His father was killed, and his mother lost her sight due to a bomb flash. He was given the colossal task of caring for his blind mother while functioning without a leg. Unfortunately, this meant a lot of begging to support them. He is using the loan to open a shoe and slipper shop, he also received a prosthetic leg which will allow him to walk, something he could not do for 20 years.

Osman Turay

Name:

Osman Turay

Age:

32

Microloan Amount (USD):

$150

Osman Turay lost his leg during the civil war 20 years ago. His father was killed, and his mother lost her sight due to a bomb flash. He was given the colossal task of caring for his blind mother while functioning without a leg. Unfortunately, this meant a lot of begging to support them. He is using the loan to open a shoe and slipper shop, he also received a prosthetic leg which will allow him to walk, something he could not do for 20 years.

Osman Turay

Name:

Osman Turay

Age:

32

Microloan Amount (USD):

$150

Osman Turay lost his leg during the civil war 20 years ago. His father was killed, and his mother lost her sight due to a bomb flash. He was given the colossal task of caring for his blind mother while functioning without a leg. Unfortunately, this meant a lot of begging to support them. He is using the loan to open a shoe and slipper shop, he also received a prosthetic leg which will allow him to walk, something he could not do for 20 years.

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Name:

Osman Turay

Age:

32

Microloan Amount (USD):

$150

Osman Turay lost his leg during the civil war 20 years ago. His father was killed, and his mother lost her sight due to a bomb flash. He was given the colossal task of caring for his blind mother while functioning without a leg. Unfortunately, this meant a lot of begging to support them. He is using the loan to open a shoe and slipper shop, he also received a prosthetic leg which will allow him to walk, something he could not do for 20 years.

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Name:

Osman Turay

Age:

32

Microloan Amount (USD):

$150

Osman Turay lost his leg during the civil war 20 years ago. His father was killed, and his mother lost her sight due to a bomb flash. He was given the colossal task of caring for his blind mother while functioning without a leg. Unfortunately, this meant a lot of begging to support them. He is using the loan to open a shoe and slipper shop, he also received a prosthetic leg which will allow him to walk, something he could not do for 20 years.

Name:

Al Haji Kamara

Age:

29

Microloan Amount (USD):

$150

Al Haji lost his leg below the knee in the war from a bomb and his parents were killed at the same time. He received a prosthetic leg and was extremely grateful for the loan which was used to open a small drink shop in Freetown.

Name:

Al Haji Kamara

Age:

29

Microloan Amount (USD):

$150

Al Haji lost his leg below the knee in the war from a bomb and his parents were killed at the same time. He received a prosthetic leg and was extremely grateful for the loan which was used to open a small drink shop in Freetown.

Al Haji Kamara

Name:

Al Haji Kamara

Age:

29

Microloan Amount (USD):

$150

Al Haji lost his leg below the knee in the war from a bomb and his parents were killed at the same time. He received a prosthetic leg and was extremely grateful for the loan which was used to open a small drink shop in Freetown.

Al Haji Kamara

Name:

Al Haji Kamara

Age:

29

Microloan Amount (USD):

$150

Al Haji lost his leg below the knee in the war from a bomb and his parents were killed at the same time. He received a prosthetic leg and was extremely grateful for the loan which was used to open a small drink shop in Freetown.

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Name:

Al Haji Kamara

Age:

29

Microloan Amount (USD):

$150

Al Haji lost his leg below the knee in the war from a bomb and his parents were killed at the same time. He received a prosthetic leg and was extremely grateful for the loan which was used to open a small drink shop in Freetown.

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Name:

Al Haji Kamara

Age:

29

Microloan Amount (USD):

$150

Al Haji lost his leg below the knee in the war from a bomb and his parents were killed at the same time. He received a prosthetic leg and was extremely grateful for the loan which was used to open a small drink shop in Freetown.

Name:

Alimamy Tholley

Age:

34

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Alimamy’s father was a soldier in Sierra Leone and grew up near Ocker Hill. His parents were killed in the war, and he was shot in the leg. Because he was in such a remote place there was no medical access available, and by the time he was finally treated, the only thing they could do was amputate the leg. Had medical access been available, the result may have been different. He was 9 years old when this happened and has been begging for survival ever since. He is using the loan to support himself by opening a small convenience shop. He also received a prosthetic leg.

Name:

Alimamy Tholley

Age:

34

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Alimamy’s father was a soldier in Sierra Leone and grew up near Ocker Hill. His parents were killed in the war, and he was shot in the leg. Because he was in such a remote place there was no medical access available, and by the time he was finally treated, the only thing they could do was amputate the leg. Had medical access been available, the result may have been different. He was 9 years old when this happened and has been begging for survival ever since. He is using the loan to support himself by opening a small convenience shop. He also received a prosthetic leg.

Alimamy Tholley

Name:

Alimamy Tholley

Age:

34

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Alimamy’s father was a soldier in Sierra Leone and grew up near Ocker Hill. His parents were killed in the war, and he was shot in the leg. Because he was in such a remote place there was no medical access available, and by the time he was finally treated, the only thing they could do was amputate the leg. Had medical access been available, the result may have been different. He was 9 years old when this happened and has been begging for survival ever since. He is using the loan to support himself by opening a small convenience shop. He also received a prosthetic leg.

Alimamy Tholley

Name:

Alimamy Tholley

Age:

34

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Alimamy’s father was a soldier in Sierra Leone and grew up near Ocker Hill. His parents were killed in the war, and he was shot in the leg. Because he was in such a remote place there was no medical access available, and by the time he was finally treated, the only thing they could do was amputate the leg. Had medical access been available, the result may have been different. He was 9 years old when this happened and has been begging for survival ever since. He is using the loan to support himself by opening a small convenience shop. He also received a prosthetic leg.

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Name:

Alimamy Tholley

Age:

34

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Alimamy’s father was a soldier in Sierra Leone and grew up near Ocker Hill. His parents were killed in the war, and he was shot in the leg. Because he was in such a remote place there was no medical access available, and by the time he was finally treated, the only thing they could do was amputate the leg. Had medical access been available, the result may have been different. He was 9 years old when this happened and has been begging for survival ever since. He is using the loan to support himself by opening a small convenience shop. He also received a prosthetic leg.

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Name:

Alimamy Tholley

Age:

34

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Alimamy’s father was a soldier in Sierra Leone and grew up near Ocker Hill. His parents were killed in the war, and he was shot in the leg. Because he was in such a remote place there was no medical access available, and by the time he was finally treated, the only thing they could do was amputate the leg. Had medical access been available, the result may have been different. He was 9 years old when this happened and has been begging for survival ever since. He is using the loan to support himself by opening a small convenience shop. He also received a prosthetic leg.

Name:

Abdula Kargb

Age:

34

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Abdula’s father was a soldier which forced Abdula to grow up in the barracks. When the war started, he was forced to fight against the rebels as a child soldier. He was shot high in the arm and it had to be amputated. Since then, he has been begging to earn enough to survive. The loan has allowed him to open his own shoe business and support himself.

Name:

Abdula Kargb

Age:

34

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Abdula’s father was a soldier which forced Abdula to grow up in the barracks. When the war started, he was forced to fight against the rebels as a child soldier. He was shot high in the arm and it had to be amputated. Since then, he has been begging to earn enough to survive. The loan has allowed him to open his own shoe business and support himself.

Abdula Kargb

Name:

Abdula Kargb

Age:

34

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Abdula’s father was a soldier which forced Abdula to grow up in the barracks. When the war started, he was forced to fight against the rebels as a child soldier. He was shot high in the arm and it had to be amputated. Since then, he has been begging to earn enough to survive. The loan has allowed him to open his own shoe business and support himself.

Abdula Kargb

Name:

Abdula Kargb

Age:

34

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Abdula’s father was a soldier which forced Abdula to grow up in the barracks. When the war started, he was forced to fight against the rebels as a child soldier. He was shot high in the arm and it had to be amputated. Since then, he has been begging to earn enough to survive. The loan has allowed him to open his own shoe business and support himself.

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Name:

Abdula Kargb

Age:

34

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Abdula’s father was a soldier which forced Abdula to grow up in the barracks. When the war started, he was forced to fight against the rebels as a child soldier. He was shot high in the arm and it had to be amputated. Since then, he has been begging to earn enough to survive. The loan has allowed him to open his own shoe business and support himself.

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Name:

Abdula Kargb

Age:

34

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Abdula’s father was a soldier which forced Abdula to grow up in the barracks. When the war started, he was forced to fight against the rebels as a child soldier. He was shot high in the arm and it had to be amputated. Since then, he has been begging to earn enough to survive. The loan has allowed him to open his own shoe business and support himself.

Name:

Sinnah Kaigloo

Age:

23

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Sinnah grew up in the countryside and when the war started, she was just 3 years old. One awful day, she was outside searching for food. As family tried to escape, her parents were killed, and she was hit in the leg with a bullet while escaping. She uses the loan to open a small convenience shop.

Name:

Sinnah Kaigloo

Age:

23

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Sinnah grew up in the countryside and when the war started, she was just 3 years old. One awful day, she was outside searching for food. As family tried to escape, her parents were killed, and she was hit in the leg with a bullet while escaping. She uses the loan to open a small convenience shop.

Sinnah Kaigloo

Name:

Sinnah Kaigloo

Age:

23

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Sinnah grew up in the countryside and when the war started, she was just 3 years old. One awful day, she was outside searching for food. As family tried to escape, her parents were killed, and she was hit in the leg with a bullet while escaping. She uses the loan to open a small convenience shop.

Sinnah Kaigloo

Name:

Sinnah Kaigloo

Age:

23

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Sinnah grew up in the countryside and when the war started, she was just 3 years old. One awful day, she was outside searching for food. As family tried to escape, her parents were killed, and she was hit in the leg with a bullet while escaping. She uses the loan to open a small convenience shop.

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Name:

Sinnah Kaigloo

Age:

23

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Sinnah grew up in the countryside and when the war started, she was just 3 years old. One awful day, she was outside searching for food. As family tried to escape, her parents were killed, and she was hit in the leg with a bullet while escaping. She uses the loan to open a small convenience shop.

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Name:

Sinnah Kaigloo

Age:

23

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Sinnah grew up in the countryside and when the war started, she was just 3 years old. One awful day, she was outside searching for food. As family tried to escape, her parents were killed, and she was hit in the leg with a bullet while escaping. She uses the loan to open a small convenience shop.

Name:

Mary Contoh

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Mary lost her parents during the war from landmines when she was 8 years old. She has used the loan to open a shop selling sweets such as biscuits, cookies, and other pastries. This was her dream for a long time and it will give her the ability to both fulfill that dream and to support herself.

Name:

Mary Contoh

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Mary lost her parents during the war from landmines when she was 8 years old. She has used the loan to open a shop selling sweets such as biscuits, cookies, and other pastries. This was her dream for a long time and it will give her the ability to both fulfill that dream and to support herself.

Mary Contoh

Name:

Mary Contoh

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Mary lost her parents during the war from landmines when she was 8 years old. She has used the loan to open a shop selling sweets such as biscuits, cookies, and other pastries. This was her dream for a long time and it will give her the ability to both fulfill that dream and to support herself.

Mary Contoh

Name:

Mary Contoh

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Mary lost her parents during the war from landmines when she was 8 years old. She has used the loan to open a shop selling sweets such as biscuits, cookies, and other pastries. This was her dream for a long time and it will give her the ability to both fulfill that dream and to support herself.

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Name:

Mary Contoh

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Mary lost her parents during the war from landmines when she was 8 years old. She has used the loan to open a shop selling sweets such as biscuits, cookies, and other pastries. This was her dream for a long time and it will give her the ability to both fulfill that dream and to support herself.

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Name:

Mary Contoh

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Mary lost her parents during the war from landmines when she was 8 years old. She has used the loan to open a shop selling sweets such as biscuits, cookies, and other pastries. This was her dream for a long time and it will give her the ability to both fulfill that dream and to support herself.

Name:

Mariama Contoh

Age:

11

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Mariama was going to school on a motorbike taxi at the age of 9 when a vehicle collided with the motorbike and threw her into a gutter on the side of the road. The driver died instantly, and she was left with a severely wounded leg. It eventually had to be amputated above the knee. She was forced to stop school and her life changed dramatically. She had always hoped of opening a small grocery store with rice, oils, and various foods and decided to use the loan to do that. She also received a prosthetic leg to allow her to walk without crutches.

Name:

Mariama Contoh

Age:

11

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Mariama was going to school on a motorbike taxi at the age of 9 when a vehicle collided with the motorbike and threw her into a gutter on the side of the road. The driver died instantly, and she was left with a severely wounded leg. It eventually had to be amputated above the knee. She was forced to stop school and her life changed dramatically. She had always hoped of opening a small grocery store with rice, oils, and various foods and decided to use the loan to do that. She also received a prosthetic leg to allow her to walk without crutches.

Mariama Contoh

Name:

Mariama Contoh

Age:

11

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Mariama was going to school on a motorbike taxi at the age of 9 when a vehicle collided with the motorbike and threw her into a gutter on the side of the road. The driver died instantly, and she was left with a severely wounded leg. It eventually had to be amputated above the knee. She was forced to stop school and her life changed dramatically. She had always hoped of opening a small grocery store with rice, oils, and various foods and decided to use the loan to do that. She also received a prosthetic leg to allow her to walk without crutches.

Mariama Contoh

Name:

Mariama Contoh

Age:

11

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Mariama was going to school on a motorbike taxi at the age of 9 when a vehicle collided with the motorbike and threw her into a gutter on the side of the road. The driver died instantly, and she was left with a severely wounded leg. It eventually had to be amputated above the knee. She was forced to stop school and her life changed dramatically. She had always hoped of opening a small grocery store with rice, oils, and various foods and decided to use the loan to do that. She also received a prosthetic leg to allow her to walk without crutches.

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Name:

Mariama Contoh

Age:

11

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Mariama was going to school on a motorbike taxi at the age of 9 when a vehicle collided with the motorbike and threw her into a gutter on the side of the road. The driver died instantly, and she was left with a severely wounded leg. It eventually had to be amputated above the knee. She was forced to stop school and her life changed dramatically. She had always hoped of opening a small grocery store with rice, oils, and various foods and decided to use the loan to do that. She also received a prosthetic leg to allow her to walk without crutches.

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Name:

Mariama Contoh

Age:

11

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Mariama was going to school on a motorbike taxi at the age of 9 when a vehicle collided with the motorbike and threw her into a gutter on the side of the road. The driver died instantly, and she was left with a severely wounded leg. It eventually had to be amputated above the knee. She was forced to stop school and her life changed dramatically. She had always hoped of opening a small grocery store with rice, oils, and various foods and decided to use the loan to do that. She also received a prosthetic leg to allow her to walk without crutches.

Name:

Fatmata Banguoa

Age:

25

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Fatama suffered a motorbike accident at a young age that left her without a leg. Due to the traumatic nature of the event, she cannot remember clearly what happened. Now at 25, daily survival is a struggle. She has been interested in opening a shop with various drinks and used the loan to do that with an end goal of being able to support herself for years to come.

Name:

Fatmata Banguoa

Age:

25

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Fatama suffered a motorbike accident at a young age that left her without a leg. Due to the traumatic nature of the event, she cannot remember clearly what happened. Now at 25, daily survival is a struggle. She has been interested in opening a shop with various drinks and used the loan to do that with an end goal of being able to support herself for years to come.

Fatmata Banguoa

Name:

Fatmata Banguoa

Age:

25

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Fatama suffered a motorbike accident at a young age that left her without a leg. Due to the traumatic nature of the event, she cannot remember clearly what happened. Now at 25, daily survival is a struggle. She has been interested in opening a shop with various drinks and used the loan to do that with an end goal of being able to support herself for years to come.

Fatmata Banguoa

Name:

Fatmata Banguoa

Age:

25

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Fatama suffered a motorbike accident at a young age that left her without a leg. Due to the traumatic nature of the event, she cannot remember clearly what happened. Now at 25, daily survival is a struggle. She has been interested in opening a shop with various drinks and used the loan to do that with an end goal of being able to support herself for years to come.

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Name:

Fatmata Banguoa

Age:

25

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Fatama suffered a motorbike accident at a young age that left her without a leg. Due to the traumatic nature of the event, she cannot remember clearly what happened. Now at 25, daily survival is a struggle. She has been interested in opening a shop with various drinks and used the loan to do that with an end goal of being able to support herself for years to come.

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Name:

Fatmata Banguoa

Age:

25

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Fatama suffered a motorbike accident at a young age that left her without a leg. Due to the traumatic nature of the event, she cannot remember clearly what happened. Now at 25, daily survival is a struggle. She has been interested in opening a shop with various drinks and used the loan to do that with an end goal of being able to support herself for years to come.

Name:

Abdul Masay

Age:

45

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Abdul was a driver for the military during the war. He was 25 when his group was ambushed by the rebels. His parents were killed during the war as well. He had an interest in selling phone parts and used the microloan to start his business.

Name:

Abdul Masay

Age:

45

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Abdul was a driver for the military during the war. He was 25 when his group was ambushed by the rebels. His parents were killed during the war as well. He had an interest in selling phone parts and used the microloan to start his business.

Abdul Masay

Name:

Abdul Masay

Age:

45

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Abdul was a driver for the military during the war. He was 25 when his group was ambushed by the rebels. His parents were killed during the war as well. He had an interest in selling phone parts and used the microloan to start his business.

Abdul Masay

Name:

Abdul Masay

Age:

45

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Abdul was a driver for the military during the war. He was 25 when his group was ambushed by the rebels. His parents were killed during the war as well. He had an interest in selling phone parts and used the microloan to start his business.

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Name:

Abdul Masay

Age:

45

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Abdul was a driver for the military during the war. He was 25 when his group was ambushed by the rebels. His parents were killed during the war as well. He had an interest in selling phone parts and used the microloan to start his business.

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Name:

Abdul Masay

Age:

45

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Abdul was a driver for the military during the war. He was 25 when his group was ambushed by the rebels. His parents were killed during the war as well. He had an interest in selling phone parts and used the microloan to start his business.

Name:

Aminata Kamara

Age:

17

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Aminata lost her leg 2 years ago in a bus accident. She was going from Tombo village to Waterloo when the bus had an accident, and she lost her leg. Her father died and she lives with her mother. She loves school, has an air of optimism and dreams of opening a small shop selling sweets to be able to support herself and possibly continue her education. We hope the loan will help Aminata to achieve her dreams.

Name:

Aminata Kamara

Age:

17

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Aminata lost her leg 2 years ago in a bus accident. She was going from Tombo village to Waterloo when the bus had an accident, and she lost her leg. Her father died and she lives with her mother. She loves school, has an air of optimism and dreams of opening a small shop selling sweets to be able to support herself and possibly continue her education. We hope the loan will help Aminata to achieve her dreams.

Aminata Kamara

Name:

Aminata Kamara

Age:

17

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Aminata lost her leg 2 years ago in a bus accident. She was going from Tombo village to Waterloo when the bus had an accident, and she lost her leg. Her father died and she lives with her mother. She loves school, has an air of optimism and dreams of opening a small shop selling sweets to be able to support herself and possibly continue her education. We hope the loan will help Aminata to achieve her dreams.

Aminata Kamara

Name:

Aminata Kamara

Age:

17

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Aminata lost her leg 2 years ago in a bus accident. She was going from Tombo village to Waterloo when the bus had an accident, and she lost her leg. Her father died and she lives with her mother. She loves school, has an air of optimism and dreams of opening a small shop selling sweets to be able to support herself and possibly continue her education. We hope the loan will help Aminata to achieve her dreams.

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Name:

Aminata Kamara

Age:

17

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Aminata lost her leg 2 years ago in a bus accident. She was going from Tombo village to Waterloo when the bus had an accident, and she lost her leg. Her father died and she lives with her mother. She loves school, has an air of optimism and dreams of opening a small shop selling sweets to be able to support herself and possibly continue her education. We hope the loan will help Aminata to achieve her dreams.

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Name:

Aminata Kamara

Age:

17

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Aminata lost her leg 2 years ago in a bus accident. She was going from Tombo village to Waterloo when the bus had an accident, and she lost her leg. Her father died and she lives with her mother. She loves school, has an air of optimism and dreams of opening a small shop selling sweets to be able to support herself and possibly continue her education. We hope the loan will help Aminata to achieve her dreams.

Name:

Fibian Sulluku

Age:

27

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Fibian lost her leg from a bullet, and her parents were killed in the war. Supporting herself was very difficult and she was often forced to beg for basic things like food and water. She dreamed of opening a clothes shop that sells both men and women’s clothes and used the loan to purchase supplies to aid in starting her business.

Name:

Fibian Sulluku

Age:

27

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Fibian lost her leg from a bullet, and her parents were killed in the war. Supporting herself was very difficult and she was often forced to beg for basic things like food and water. She dreamed of opening a clothes shop that sells both men and women’s clothes and used the loan to purchase supplies to aid in starting her business.

Fibian Sulluku

Name:

Fibian Sulluku

Age:

27

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Fibian lost her leg from a bullet, and her parents were killed in the war. Supporting herself was very difficult and she was often forced to beg for basic things like food and water. She dreamed of opening a clothes shop that sells both men and women’s clothes and used the loan to purchase supplies to aid in starting her business.

Fibian Sulluku

Name:

Fibian Sulluku

Age:

27

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Fibian lost her leg from a bullet, and her parents were killed in the war. Supporting herself was very difficult and she was often forced to beg for basic things like food and water. She dreamed of opening a clothes shop that sells both men and women’s clothes and used the loan to purchase supplies to aid in starting her business.

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Name:

Fibian Sulluku

Age:

27

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Fibian lost her leg from a bullet, and her parents were killed in the war. Supporting herself was very difficult and she was often forced to beg for basic things like food and water. She dreamed of opening a clothes shop that sells both men and women’s clothes and used the loan to purchase supplies to aid in starting her business.

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Name:

Fibian Sulluku

Age:

27

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Fibian lost her leg from a bullet, and her parents were killed in the war. Supporting herself was very difficult and she was often forced to beg for basic things like food and water. She dreamed of opening a clothes shop that sells both men and women’s clothes and used the loan to purchase supplies to aid in starting her business.

Name:

Obaj Kamara

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Obai was shot near the hip during the war and it caused a loss of function in his legs. He feels sadness when he sees able-bodied people moving and enjoying life, something he will never be able to do. Seeing his kids makes him feel happy but providing for them was near impossible. He opened a cosmetic shop with his loan to be able to support himself and them.

Name:

Obaj Kamara

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Obai was shot near the hip during the war and it caused a loss of function in his legs. He feels sadness when he sees able-bodied people moving and enjoying life, something he will never be able to do. Seeing his kids makes him feel happy but providing for them was near impossible. He opened a cosmetic shop with his loan to be able to support himself and them.

Obaj Kamara

Name:

Obaj Kamara

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Obai was shot near the hip during the war and it caused a loss of function in his legs. He feels sadness when he sees able-bodied people moving and enjoying life, something he will never be able to do. Seeing his kids makes him feel happy but providing for them was near impossible. He opened a cosmetic shop with his loan to be able to support himself and them.

Obaj Kamara

Name:

Obaj Kamara

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Obai was shot near the hip during the war and it caused a loss of function in his legs. He feels sadness when he sees able-bodied people moving and enjoying life, something he will never be able to do. Seeing his kids makes him feel happy but providing for them was near impossible. He opened a cosmetic shop with his loan to be able to support himself and them.

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Name:

Obaj Kamara

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Obai was shot near the hip during the war and it caused a loss of function in his legs. He feels sadness when he sees able-bodied people moving and enjoying life, something he will never be able to do. Seeing his kids makes him feel happy but providing for them was near impossible. He opened a cosmetic shop with his loan to be able to support himself and them.

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Name:

Obaj Kamara

Age:

28

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Obai was shot near the hip during the war and it caused a loss of function in his legs. He feels sadness when he sees able-bodied people moving and enjoying life, something he will never be able to do. Seeing his kids makes him feel happy but providing for them was near impossible. He opened a cosmetic shop with his loan to be able to support himself and them.

Name:

Mohammed Tholley

Age:

55

Microloan Amount (USD):

Mohammed lost his leg during the war and desired to open a shop selling coal to small businesses and that is what he was able to do with the loan. He draws happiness from his children and desires to help support them with this coal business he has started.

Name:

Mohammed Tholley

Age:

55

Microloan Amount (USD):

Mohammed lost his leg during the war and desired to open a shop selling coal to small businesses and that is what he was able to do with the loan. He draws happiness from his children and desires to help support them with this coal business he has started.

Mohammed Tholley

Name:

Mohammed Tholley

Age:

55

Microloan Amount (USD):

Mohammed lost his leg during the war and desired to open a shop selling coal to small businesses and that is what he was able to do with the loan. He draws happiness from his children and desires to help support them with this coal business he has started.

Mohammed Tholley

Name:

Mohammed Tholley

Age:

55

Microloan Amount (USD):

Mohammed lost his leg during the war and desired to open a shop selling coal to small businesses and that is what he was able to do with the loan. He draws happiness from his children and desires to help support them with this coal business he has started.

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Name:

Mohammed Tholley

Age:

55

Microloan Amount (USD):

Mohammed lost his leg during the war and desired to open a shop selling coal to small businesses and that is what he was able to do with the loan. He draws happiness from his children and desires to help support them with this coal business he has started.

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Name:

Mohammed Tholley

Age:

55

Microloan Amount (USD):

Mohammed lost his leg during the war and desired to open a shop selling coal to small businesses and that is what he was able to do with the loan. He draws happiness from his children and desires to help support them with this coal business he has started.

Name:

Kadiatu Kamara

Age:

50

Microloan Amount (USD):

Kadiatu never felt good after her hand was cut during the war by the rebels. They attempted to cut off her other hand but were unable to do so leaving it attached but severely deformed without much function. She dreamed of opening a small shop selling condiments and supplying businesses to support herself and restore basic dignity which is what she did with the loan.

Name:

Kadiatu Kamara

Age:

50

Microloan Amount (USD):

Kadiatu never felt good after her hand was cut during the war by the rebels. They attempted to cut off her other hand but were unable to do so leaving it attached but severely deformed without much function. She dreamed of opening a small shop selling condiments and supplying businesses to support herself and restore basic dignity which is what she did with the loan.

Kadiatu Kamara

Name:

Kadiatu Kamara

Age:

50

Microloan Amount (USD):

Kadiatu never felt good after her hand was cut during the war by the rebels. They attempted to cut off her other hand but were unable to do so leaving it attached but severely deformed without much function. She dreamed of opening a small shop selling condiments and supplying businesses to support herself and restore basic dignity which is what she did with the loan.

Kadiatu Kamara

Name:

Kadiatu Kamara

Age:

50

Microloan Amount (USD):

Kadiatu never felt good after her hand was cut during the war by the rebels. They attempted to cut off her other hand but were unable to do so leaving it attached but severely deformed without much function. She dreamed of opening a small shop selling condiments and supplying businesses to support herself and restore basic dignity which is what she did with the loan.

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Name:

Kadiatu Kamara

Age:

50

Microloan Amount (USD):

Kadiatu never felt good after her hand was cut during the war by the rebels. They attempted to cut off her other hand but were unable to do so leaving it attached but severely deformed without much function. She dreamed of opening a small shop selling condiments and supplying businesses to support herself and restore basic dignity which is what she did with the loan.

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Name:

Kadiatu Kamara

Age:

50

Microloan Amount (USD):

Kadiatu never felt good after her hand was cut during the war by the rebels. They attempted to cut off her other hand but were unable to do so leaving it attached but severely deformed without much function. She dreamed of opening a small shop selling condiments and supplying businesses to support herself and restore basic dignity which is what she did with the loan.

Name:

Sullay Momoh

Age:

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Sullay lost his leg in the war and was shot in the head, but the bullet grazed his head and then killed his father. As he was running away the rebels shot him in the leg, and it had to be amputated. He has not felt good since this trauma. He wanted to open a shop selling soaps and pastes to support himself and his family and is doing that now.

Name:

Sullay Momoh

Age:

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Sullay lost his leg in the war and was shot in the head, but the bullet grazed his head and then killed his father. As he was running away the rebels shot him in the leg, and it had to be amputated. He has not felt good since this trauma. He wanted to open a shop selling soaps and pastes to support himself and his family and is doing that now.

Sullay Momoh

Name:

Sullay Momoh

Age:

Microloan Amount (USD):

$100

Sullay lost his leg in the war and was shot in the head, but the bullet grazed his head and then killed his father. As he was running away the rebels shot him in the leg, and it had to be amputated. He has not felt good since this trauma. He wanted to open a shop selling soaps and pastes to support himself and his family and is doing that now.