Blanca Marlene

Marlene is 44 years old. She lives with her family in the community of La Cachaco, village of Lita, province of Imbabura.

Marlene's profession has been agriculture for several years, growing naranjilla [a fruit]. She has a lot of experience, since her father, at an early age, taught her to work the land. She also raises animals, which she sells in her neighborhood; this is her principal source of income, which helps to pay her personal expenses and help in her home.

Marlene is asking for a loan to buy naranjilla seeds, compost, fertilizer, fungicides, and to pay for labor to prepare the land and begin the sowing, given that the farming calendar tells her that it is a good time for sowing and caring for crops in optimal conditions. This should help her obtain a quality product, to sell it for a good price in the market.

Marlene is very thankful to Kiva for the provided assistance.

Translated from Spanish View original language description.