Imagine you have drive, courage, and big dreams – but no chance of making them come true. This is the situation for many women in Brazil. They often lack access to education, start-up capital, and career prospects. But this is exactly where Kolping comes in.
With practical vocational training and valuable knowledge about business plans, costing, and advertising, women are given the opportunity to earn their own income – and thus lead a more independent life.
One of them is Rivoneida da Silva Sousa. The 50-year-old lives in Caruaru, a large city in northeastern Brazil. Five years ago, she became a pastry chef thanks to a course at Kolping. There, she not only learned how to make the most beautiful cakes and pies but also how to run a small business successfully. Today, she is self-employed – and her business is growing and thriving.
“At Kolping, I first learned how to bake. Then I learned how to calculate prices and how to advertise my business. After the course, I started baking cakes and selling them. I am proud of what I have achieved.”
To help Rivoneida get started, Kolping gave her a loan of 200 euros. She used it to buy an oven, a mixer, and baking supplies. It was an investment that changed her life.
You can support women on their path to self-employment. With your donation, you give women like Rivoneida a real chance at economic independence:
60 euros helps with the purchase of initial equipment.
200 euros enables the purchase of tools, such as an oven.
Keyword: PFO Microloans Brazil
KOLPING INTERNATIONAL Cooperation e.V.
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