A loan helped to purchase fertilizers and insecticides to apply them to his crops. In addition, he will pay the rent on the land he plants.


José Manuel's story

José is 54 years old, studied through high school, is married, and his spouse works at the household tasks. He has three children, of whom one goes to school and two help him work in the tailoring shop.

José has been a tailor for 31 years. He learned this trade form his cousin. His work schedule is from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and sometimes until 8:00 pm. In addition, José works in agriculture as he plants corn and beans and has experience raising livestock.

He needs a loan to purchase fertilizers and insecticides to apply them to his crops. In addition, he will pay the rent on the land he plants.

José dreams of always giving his family the best.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Wendy H.


This loan is special because:

It enables farmers to plant basic grains to feed their families.



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