Adding to basket
Javier, age 41, is the head of a family. He lives with his wife and their two children in the Corral de Palos sector, a rural area in the agricultural district of Cayaltí. This place has experienced an increase in business activity during the past few years. It is located an hour from the city of Chiclayo.
For five years, Javier has worked raising and selling animals. This business has allowed him to acquire additional income with which to meet his family expenses. He raises small animals in pens located at the rear of his house. When they have matured, he offers them for sale to traders who frequently visit his area.
Another activity which provides him with income is his work as a sales person at a local gas station. He works all day selling fuel to transport workers.
Javier is a hardworking father and very responsible. In the area where he lives his neighbors and acquaintances have a lot of respect for him and consider him an honorable person.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer anonymized. View original language description.
