Mara
A loan of $525 helps to purchase fishing nets.
Mara's story
Mara resides in the province of Iloilo. She is 26 years old and has one dependent. She and her husband earn their livelihood through fishing. They have been doing this work for two years.
Currently, Mara is seeking a loan of 30,000 PHP through Kiva’s field partner, CEVI (a microfinance NGO) in the Philippines. The loan will be utilized to purchase fishing nets that they can use in their fishing activities.
Mara aspires to enhance their livelihood in the future, aiming for an improved standard of living.