A loan helped to buy fertilizers for her crops and a metal silo for storing her harvest.


María Santos's story

María studied through the third grade. She is a single mother and has two adult children who are independent.

María has worked in agriculture for 20 years, having learned this trade from her parents. The parcel of land that she cultivates is near her house. She works from 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. In addition, she raises and sells pigs.

María needs a loan to buy fertilizers for her crops. She will also buy a metal silo for storing her harvest. María dreams of improving the conditions in her home.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ronan Reodica.


This loan is special because:

It enables farmers to plant basic grains to feed their families.



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