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Nyirabasoda, Sofia (N. Basoda)

• Born: 1963
• Country: Refugee from DR Congo
• Lives at Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Uganda

Sofia is the mother of four surviving children who she struggles to provide for. Her husband and two older children were kidnapped during the war in the Congo and are presumed dead; since then Sofia has struggled with depression. She would like to purchase a goat for breeding; and seeds and supplies to grow vegetables for resale. Sofia's business plan is detailed and included a time estimate to repay her loan.

• Sofia has paid back 100% of her loan, she plans to sell her beans this month and finish paying off her loan. (07-09)
• Sofia has been elected Vice President. She encourages the other women and has taken a leadership role in the project.
• Has purchased goats
• Earned profit of 50,000sh digging beans