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Akua Frimpong, A Microcredit Client of Sun Shade
Business: Ice Water Vending
Akua Frimpong has a family to feed. With her husband's untimely death, Akua needed to take of their four children. To provide food, clothing, shelter, and schooling, Akua realized she could earn enough by selling ice-water in certain areas of Kumasi. After successfully completing an initial round of financing, Akua was able to transition to selling other goods.
Shemedwa, the small loans that we provide to women like Akua go a long way and help her along with her children…
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Sun Shade Financial Snapshot
| As of Fourth Quarter | 2013 |
|---|---|
| # of communities served | 15 |
| Microcredit clients | 1,422 |
| Female clients | 96.43% |
| Estimated people supported | 7,110 |
| First cycle loan size | GH₵ 300 |
| Repayment rate | 100% |
| Funds Committed | GH₵ 494,700 |
| Loan Portfolio Outstanding | GH₵ 79,901 |
Foundation News
Andrews Comes to Visit The Sun Shade Staff
International liaison Andrews Nyantakyi comes visits the Kumasi office and helps conduct the seminar on domestic violence. The program Silent Tears No More received a great response.
Sep. 5, 2013
Sun Shade Foundation bids farewell to Kofi Gyasi
After an outstanding six months working and lasting dedication to teh cause of the Foundation, Kofi Gyasi, orginally from the USA leaves for his base
Feb. 1, 2013
Team Member Spotlight
Sam
Sam joined the Sun Shade Foundation in order to make a difference in West Africa. Well-traveled in West Africa, Sam worked primarily on the Foundation's operations. The skills he acquired at UBS in Switzerland helped the Foundation in its early stages. Sam continues to be connected to foundation while attending Oxford's Said School of Business.