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María Elena is 58 years old, separated from her spouse, and has a son who is independent but still lives with her. They resiD. in the city of Chiclayo, the capital of the Lambayeque region that is known nationally as the City of Friendship.
María Elena sells candy, cold drinks (water, sodas, and juices), and personal care products in front of a hospital in Chiclayo. She has more than four years of experience in this business. Her activity in this place is very useful because she provides items that are needed by people who are visiting the hospital as well as the staff members. In order for her to work, María Elena has an average size display case on wheels that she uses to exhibit her products as well as a cooler to store the drinks. When she is not working, she keeps her equipment in a shed near the hospital. This business is her only source of income and provides everything she needs to get ahead.
María Elena is currently requesting a loan from Edpyme Alternativa in the amount of 1900 PEN. She plans to use the money to buy merchandise, repair the wheels on her display case, and get a new umbrella so that she can easily perform her work. María Elena is well-liked and respected by the people who know her. They consider her to be a friendly and helpful person. She has previously worked with our Institution and has demonstrated that she is punctual and responsible when making her payments.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ronan Reodica. View original language description.
