Leang Chorn

Leang Chorn
Status: Inactive
$500.00 Loan Request
http://www.kiva.org/app.php?page=businesses&action=about&id=27187

About the Entrepreneur Name: Leang Chorn
Business Name: Transportation
Location: Ta Khmao district, Cambodia
Primary Activity: Motorcycle Transport
Loan Requested: $500.00
Repayment Term: 12 months - repaid monthly
Loan Use: To purchase a motorbike.
Date Created: Dec 11, 2007


Mrs. Chorn Leang (age 30) and her family live in a small village off of National Road Two about fifteen kilometers south of Phnom Penh. Leang and her husband (age 37), have been married for 12 years and have four children, three of whom study in school in their village. The fourth is still too young to attend. Her husband (not pictured) has been driving a motorbike taxi in Phnom Penh for about ten years. Prior to that, he was a “cyclo” or bicycle taxi, driver. They are requesting this, their fourth loan from Maxima, to buy a new (second-hand) motorbike. Motorbike taxis are by far the most common form of transportation in Phnom Penh. Leang’s husband leaves their house at 4:00 a.m. and returns around 6:00 p.m. In a typical day he makes about 15,000 Riel (US) $3.75.