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The city of Portoviejo was hit by an earthquake on April 16, 2016. It is rich in the production of vegetables, legumes and tropical fruits for internal consumption.
Ivanna Itati is 19 years old, single, and has no children. She lives with her parents. She is studying library sciences at the university.
Ivanna works in order to pay for her university studies. She works selling products from various catalogs, such as Belcorp, Ibel, Cyzone and Esika. She sells beauty products, cosmetics, perfumes and women's accessories. She offers these products to family, friends and her classmates. She leaves her products on credit with her customers and collects payment weekly.
She also works at her aunt's grilled food shop after she finishes classes at the university. Ivanna helps her mother every day weighing and selling cheese from home.
With this new loan she will buy clothes and Belcorp products. Ivanna's dream is to finish school and become a professional.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Laurie Hiller. View original language description.
