A loan helped a member to buy fabric, paints, etc. for making crafts.


Santa Elena Group's story

This is the Santa Elena group. The aim of its members is to improve themselves, not only financially but also as people, so that they can provide the best for their families.

One member is Luisa, who works making and selling crafts. She says that her work has let her earn enough income to support her family. Her business has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, because she has been unable to work normally, and this has also affected her income, but she is looking for ways to improve and overcome this so that she can work again.
She is requesting this loan to buy products for her crafts, such as fabric, paints, etc.

Note: The photo only shows one person, but this is a group loan. A group photo could not be taken because they are avoiding large gatherings of people due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this group: Teodorina, Luisa, Nilsa, Wilma, Adorina, Leoncia, María, Luisa, Apolinaria, María, Norma, Basilisa

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Katy Robinson.


This loan is special because:

It helps borrowers withstand negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.



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