Eliane is 73 years old. Her husband died 20 years ago. She has no one to support her. She can neither read or write. Until most recently Elaine lived in the mountains selling rice, beans, candies, peanuts. Due to health reasons she moved to the town and has been selling shirts, pants and blouses. She nets about $50 per month. With the loan she can increase the amount of clothes she buys and do so at a much lower wholesale cost.