Ingrid Elizabeth is 27 years old, she is in a common law marriage and has a 6 year daughter from the relationship. Her husband is a driver, they live in the city of Portoviejo, capital of Manabí province well known for many years as the city of “los Reales Tamarindos”. ( Royal Tamarind trees).
She is a hard working woman who likes to earn her own income and support her husband with household expenses and the education of her young daughter. She makes a living from selling clothing , shoes and sandals. She sells from door to door and goes out to sell almost every day throughout the city. She sells offering credit and collects every 8 days. This is good for her because as she collects she makes new sales.
This loan is to buy shirts, blouses, trousers, shoes and sandals. She dreams of having her own shop.
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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Nic Couldrey. View original language description.