Recently I was in Lubumbashi, Congo, visiting our office there. Two additional loan officer teams and several other staff have been added since my last visit, and we also recently moved into a new office there. I was impressed to see the positive energy and professionalism of the Lubumbashi team.

During the trip I visited a client, Mama Assis. She has been a baker for 22 years and runs a small bakery next to her house. We really enjoyed the step-by-step tour of her production (we watched bread being kneaded, rising, baking, as well as the finished product). Also, it was great to hear about what has happened in the business over the last year since Mama Assis became involved with HOPE. Continue Reading…