Mrs. Cheng Sreytouch and her husband prepare fruits and steamed fish, loading them onto their own vehicle to sell door-to-door in villages and at local markets
Every early morning, Mrs. Cheng Sreytouch and her husband prepare fruits and steamed fish, loading them onto their own vehicle to sell door-to-door in villages and at local markets. This daily activity is their main livelihood, providing income to support their family.
Mrs. Sreytouch recalled that she was initially a farmer with a modest livelihood. She always dreamed of improving her family’s living conditions, achieving business stability, and securing a steady income to support the education of her two children so they could succeed in the future. Therefore, she and her husband decided to seek a new livelihood to pursue their dreams by utilizing loans from LOLC Cambodia as financial support to establish their new business.
With a warm and genuine smile, Mrs. Sreytouch shared her experience of using loan services from LOLC. In 2014, she applied for a loan of USD 3,000 to purchase a motorcycle for family use. Later, in 2018, she obtained a loan of USD 15,000 as capital to start a business selling fruits and steamed fish, as well as to purchase a vehicle to support this new venture. After successfully repaying the loan in full, in 2025 she decided to apply for another loan of USD 25,000 to further support her business. Part of this loan was also used to improve her home for greater comfort and to purchase a plot of farmland.
Through the proper use and effective management of these loans, her family’s living conditions have significantly improved. Her business has grown stronger, her income has become more stable, and she is now able to fully support her children’s education in line with her long-held aspirations.
The success story of Mrs. Cheng Sreytouch is a clear example of perseverance, seizing opportunities, and choosing the right financial partner, which ultimately helped turn her dreams into reality.
Mr. Choeng Chan decided to pursue his career in business, selling educational and office supplies
Shifting from a part time ESL teacher, Mr. Choeng Chan decided to pursue his career in business, selling educational and office supplies, while also providing photocopying, photography, and wedding invitation printing services in Chong Samnay Village, Chrey Commune, Moung Ruessei District, Battambang Province.
Starting a business is never an easy journey, especially when it comes to initial capital, which is one of the most important factors in supporting the growth and development of any entrepreneur’s business. For this reason, Mr. Chan chose LOLC Cambodia as his financial partner to support his journey in strengthening and further developing his business.
It is worth noting that Mr. Chan applied for his first loan in the amount of USD 3,000 from LOLC Cambodia to purchase a printer to support his new wedding invitation printing business. Subsequently, he utilized a second loan of USD 14,000 to purchase additional educational and office supplies for sale.
After observing the strong growth of his business, Mr. Chan was further motivated to apply for a third loan of USD 16,600 to open an additional new shop selling educational and office supplies.
Today, Mr. Chan’s business receives strong support from both existing and new customers. This demonstrates that financial support from LOLC Cambodia has truly provided Mr. Chan with opportunities to expand and establish additional businesses, helping to increase income sources and improve his family’s standard of living.
Mr. Sror Piseth is a professional motorcycle mechanic who has been in this line of work for many years, while his wife is employed as a factory worker
Located in Preaek Pok Village, Preaek Sdei Sangkat, Sampeou Poun City, Kandal Province, residents are busily engaged in their respective professions. Among them, Mr. Sror Piseth is diligently repairing motorcycles for customers with skill and great attention to detail. Mr. Sror Piseth is a professional motorcycle mechanic who has been in this line of work for many years, while his wife is employed as a factory worker.
Thanks to his intelligence and professional expertise in motorcycle repair, Mr. Piseth decided to seize the opportunity for growth by applying for four loan cycles from LOLC Cambodia to expand his motorcycle repair service and purchase additional spare parts.
Mr. Piseth has been using loans since 2017. His first loan amounted to USD 3,000, the second USD 10,000, the third USD 10,500, and the fourth USD 10,500, all for business expansion. In addition, part of his third loan was used to purchase a motorcycle to ease his wife’s transportation for commuting to work.
With a warm smile, Mr. Piseth expressed his confidence in choosing loans from LOLC Cambodia as a correct and secure option. These loans have played a significant role in helping his business grow, become more stable, and stronger, while also improving his family’s standard of living and increasing household income.
Mrs. Thoeun Tha is the owner of a small restaurant, and her husband, Mr. Pou Khat Chea, works as a soil-transport truck driver
Mrs. Thoeun Tha is the owner of a small restaurant, and her husband, Mr. Pou Khat Chea, works as a soil-transport truck driver. They live in Kancham Village, Kancham Commune, Pea Reang District, Prey Veng Province. They have three children, two daughters and one son. Currently, their eldest daughter is studying at university, while their son and youngest daughter are in high school.
Though she’s busy preparing food, Mrs. Tha happily and warmly shared some of her experiences regarding the growth of her business. She explained that being able to cook delicious food alone is not enough to attract customers; it must be combined with proper hygiene, good food presentation, and an organized, appealing shop layout.
Mrs. Tha added that behind the success of her restaurant is the support she received through loans from LOLC Cambodia, which she used as capital to improve and organize her shop. She has taken two loan cycles to expand her business, her first loan of USD 2,000 in 2021 and her second loan of USD 4,000 in 2023, both used to beautify and upgrade her restaurant for more comfort and convenience.
Using the loans to expand the business has helped her not only retain her existing customers but also attract many new ones, resulting in a steady increase in her income. Thanks to this growth, Mrs. Tha is now able to fully support her children’s education, helping them pursue higher studies as she always hoped, while also ensuring a happier and more prosperous life for her family.
Mr. Yoeun Sokun is a wholesaler engaged in the production and distribution of purified drinking water, based in Ampil Teuk Village, Kampong Phnum Commune, Leuk Daek District, Kandal Province
While living under his parents’ roof, Mr. Yoeun Sokun always dreamed of growing his business so that he could one day build a home of his own and see his family’s living conditions improve. Mr. Yoeun Sokun is a wholesaler engaged in the production and distribution of purified drinking water, based in Ampil Teuk Village, Kampong Phnum Commune, Leuk Daek District, Kandal Province.
With more than seven years of experience in the purified water production business, Mr. Sokun has developed a clear understanding of how to manage his business. He also identified several challenges that hindered his business growth, including limited production space, insufficient capacity to deliver water to customers, and a lack of reserve capital to ensure business stability.
To maintain stability and strengthen the sustainable growth of his business, Mr. Sokun sought a reliable financial partner to support his business development. Upon receiving recommendations from a neighboring LOLC Cambodia customer and recognizing the suitability and advantages of LOLC Cambodia’s loan products, he decided to utilize LOLC Cambodia loans in two consecutive cycles, which he continues to use to this day.
In 2023, Mr. Sokun took his first loan of USD 15,000 to expand his purified water production facility and to set aside part of the funds as working capital reserves. After recognizing the strong potential for future growth, Mr. Sokun proceeded to take a second loan in 2025 in the amount of USD 20,000 to purchase a vehicle, further strengthening and expanding his purified water delivery services to reach a wider customer base.
Through the effective use of these loans, Mr. Sokun has observed clear business growth, enabling him to increase his household income and improve his family’s overall living standards. Most notably, he has been able to build a comfortable home of his own and maintain sufficient financial reserves to ensure business stability and support the long-term development of his enterprise.
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