Hassan
A loan of $1,050 helps to add more herbal apothecary items to his store.
Hassan's story
Hassan is 30, married, and a father of two children. He lives with his family in a rural village. He is supporting his wife and two children through his humble herbal apothecary shop in their rural home.
He began to buy a few jars of herbs and spices. Now, he is seeking to add specific medical herbs and plants like hibiscus for blood pressure and anise for digestion. So, he decided to apply for a 50,000 EGP Kiva loan to buy medical herbs that will increase his profits.
This loan represents more than capital. It's his chance to stock rare herbs like moringa and sage, display them properly in glass jars rather than plastic bags, and transform his corner shelf into the village's first proper apothecary. Each sale moves him closer to his vision: a shop where the scent of dried mint and turmeric welcomes every visitor, proving that traditional healing can be both heritage and livelihood.