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Maria, a single 22 year old woman, is passionate and proud to carry on the centuries old tradition of embroidering blouses/”huipiles”, and ornate belts/fajas. She shares, “The fabrication of the traditional textiles, in our department/state of Quiche, helps us carry on the techniques of our ancestors and that gives added value to what we create in our weaving and embroidery businesses.” Maria also opened a popular convenience store 6 years ago. Demand is great for both the textile and store businesses and so Maria is requesting her 1st KIVA loan. She will earmark half of the loan to buy a variety of threads and the other half to buy basic inventory for the convenience store.
Maria, along with 7 other Maya K’iche ladies,” is a member of the Friendship Bridge Trust Bank “La Esperanza” or “Hope” The women raise animals (chickens, pigs), have convenience stores and traditional textile businesses. They set aside part of their income for the education of their children. The ladies meet monthly to make loan payments and to participate in educational trainings based on 4 topics: business, health, family, women. Every other month, they have access to health care services. These are two of the “plus” services of the “Microcredit Plus” program of loans education and health care.
Maria and her friends send gratitude to KIVA investors for funding their much needed loans! Thank you!
In this group: Juana , Maria , Margarita Gricelda , Juana , Margarita , Juana Delia , Juana , Rosa Angelica
