Ítalo Rogerio
A loan of $3,100 helps to buy organic fertilizers and insecticides to improve his production.
Ítalo Rogerio's story
Don Ítalo Rogerio is 54 years old, single, and lives with his relatives in the parish of Rio Chico, which is in the canton of Portoviejo. This farming community is known for the excellence of its hardworking people who are dedicated to working the land and raising animals.
Ítalo Rogerio is an extremely hardworking man who seeks to earn income to cover his expenses, but he also wants to help his family get ahead. Even though life in the country is very difficult due to the lack of resources, he tries to do the best he can in his work. Ítalo Rogerio works in agriculture and has several hectares of coconut trees. He has been able to maintain his crops with the help of the loans. In addition, he hopes to improve the quality of his production by utilizing natural irrigation systems and applying organic fertilizers and insecticides. While trying to achieve a good harvest, he also wants to protect the environment at the same time.
This loan will be used to buy organic fertilizers and insecticides so that he can improve his production.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteerRonan Reodica. View original language description.