Merlyn Elizabeth
A loan of $1,000 helps to buy salt, fruits, sugar, cereals, beverages, etc., to improve her business' stock.
Merlyn Elizabeth's story
Merlyn lives with her family, which includes two sisters, an aunt, a cousin, her grandmother, and her mother. Merlyn is single and mentions that she does have relatives who live abroad. Merlyn opened a business selling groceries 4 years ago. She learned the trade with the help of her family. She works from Monday to Sunday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Merlyn is requesting a loan in order to get capital to stock up her business. She will buy salt, fruits, sugar, cereals, drinks, etc., to improve her business' stock. She hopes that the results of the investment will be more satisfied customers, so that her sales and profits increase.
Her aspirations are to expand her business so that it is recognized in the area, and to have a better economic status to get ahead with her family.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteerE. Power. View original language description.