Maria, age 70, is a widow with three adult children. They live in Manta, one of the most important cities for business and tourism on the coast of Ecuador.
Maria is a humble woman who strives honorably to earn income to be able to cover household expenses. To do this, she works selling beer, clothes and beauty products in her house. She began the business several years ago. She always wanted to be an entrepreneur and was looking for a better way to provide for her family. Maria has worked very hard to be able to get ahead, and wants to have a more successful business to be able to improve her family's quality of life.
She will invest this loan in the purchase of clothing and beer to increase her sales. Her dream is that her business will continue growing.
Translated from Spanish. View original language description.