Manal abu Karen

Manal abu Karen – Lakiya, Israel
I am 32 years old and live in Lakiya, Israel since birth. I love my home because of my family, friends, flowers, trees and gardens. It gives me security and love.

I am married with 5 children- 11, 10, 9, 4, and 1 years old. My husband’s parents died. My uncles and aunts from both sides, brothers, sisters, and grandmother all live in Lakiya. I see them once a week or every other week. My family is special: my daughter is the best in her class, with the highest grades. My other children are also very good students. all of the people in my family are beautiful and nice.

If I receive a loan from Nest, I will be able to buy materials in order to make my jewelry. I am not able to do so without help. For example, now I can only buy a few stones at a time since I don’t have enough cash flow to make bigger purchases. If I receive a loan, I will be able to buy bigger suplies which iwll last me for two month s and the purchase price will be better than I pay now.

My dreams are to send my children to a better school than the ones we have in Lakiya. Also to be more independent in my profession, to succeed in selling my jewelry abroad. A nest oan will help me begin a path to these dreams.

In my culture, we do not take photographs so please understand that I do not have photos of my face.