Maria Esther
A loan of $1,000 helps to buy a variety of men's and women's shoes with the objective of increasing sales and earnings.
Maria Esther's story
Maria is 29 years old. She went to school through grade nine. She is married. Her husband works as a mechanic, and she lives with her in-laws.
Maria works selling shoes. She has 5 years of experience doing this, which she learned from her mother. Her business is located in her home, and her working hours are from 9 AM until 4 PM. Her husband is involved in this work.
She is requesting the loan to buy a variety of men's and women's shoes with the objective of increasing sales and earnings.
Maria dreams of her shoe store being a leader in her area, of paying her loan off with ease, and of having better living conditions for herself and her family.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteerRita Levitz. View original language description.