A loan helped to buy a polisher and a soldering iron, among other tools, for working in his metal shop.


Nicolás De La Cruz's story

Nicolas is 65 years old. He went to school through grade four. He is single, and he has 2 children who are independent.

Nicolas has a metal shop. He has 30 years of experience in this occupation, which he learned from his uncle. His business is in his house. He works from 7AM until 4PM, and a son helps him. He was previously working in agriculture.

The loan will be used to buy a polisher and a soldering iron, among other tools, for working in his metal shop.

Nicolas dreams of improving his home and providing his family with better living conditions.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Rita Levitz.


This loan is special because:

It helps people older than 60 who still have the capacity to work but no financing.



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