Marites
A loan of $950 helps to buy an engine and plywood.
Marites's story
Marites resides in the province of Iloilo. She is 54 years old, and married. She and her husband earn their livelihood through fishing. They have been doing this work for 20 years.
Currently, Marites is seeking a loan of 55,000 PHP through Kiva’s lending partner CEV, a microfinance NGO in the Philippines. The loan will be utilized to buy an engine and plywood for their fishing boat.
Marites aspires to enhance their livelihood in the future, aiming for an improved standard of living.