Maryuri Karina

Maryuri Karina is 51 years old, a single mother of an adult and independent child, and she lives in a family house. They live in the city of Portoviejo, a city rich in the production of vegetables, legumes, and tropical fruits for domestic consumption. It has beaches and a variety of touristic sites.

To have the means for her expenses and those of her family, Maryuri Karina has worked at her beauty salon from a very young age. It is at her house, where many people come to get manicures, hair cuts, dyes, hairstyling, and more. She works from Monday to Saturday and also goes to homes when her customers ask her to. She also sells shoes, sandals, clothing, and jewelry, which she makes the most of offering them to her customers. She leaves the merchandise with them on credit and collects weekly.

She is grateful to the good people who help her with the loans. With them, her business is growing. This loan is to purchase hairdryers, irons, dyes, scissors, sandals, t-shirts, pay the electric bill, etc. Her dream is to make many sales and for her family to be very healthy.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteerWendy H. View original language description.