Orfelinda is 46 and single and lives in her own rustic house in Callayuc, which is in Cutervo province in Peru's Cajamarca department. She has a good reputation with local people, both as a person and for her work. Most people in the region work in agriculture, trade and cattle rearing.
Orfelinda works in agriculture (specifically growing Catimor coffee) and has 10 years' experience .She is applying for a loan to buy manure and fertilisers and to pay labourers. This will enable her to boost her income for her own and her family's benefit.
Orfelinda is a long-term member of Edpyme Alternativa.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer anonymized. View original language description.