Robert is a 33-year-old man living in Bundibugyo, Uganda, with his wife and four children. His wife is a hairdresser and together they live in a rented house nursing a dream of constructing their own residential home in the near future.

Robert operates a salon which provides services for both men and women. He has been in the business for two years now, having sold charcoal as his first business activity. He notes, however, that machine breakdowns are affecting the operation of the business. He hopes to see his business grow in size and improve the quality of services offered.

Robert intends to use the loan to buy hairdryers for the ladies’ side of the salon and also shampoo and creams.