Meet Erika

Erika participated in training with aspirations to start a clothing and beauty supply business. Her training was given by an Alternativ Partner who additionally provides opportunities for microloans. Qualifications for receiving these loans include completing training and taking a thorough look at the marketplace and other elements of the business environment in the community, developing a business plan if you will. Erika took what she learned in training to quickly adjust to expand and meet a very real need in her community for sports trophies! Erika’s trophies come in all shapes and sizes, ready to sell to local churches and schools for their sports competitions. She may narrow the niche even more and start personalized engraving. She has now paid off her loan and receives a consistent income, allowing her two daughters to attend school consistently.