A loan helped to purchase lipsticks, powder compacts, liquid eyeliners, shirts, pajamas, etc.


Johana Belen's story

Johana Belen and her family live in Portoviejo, a city affected by the earthquake on April 16, 2016, and now by the covid-19 pandemic. The city is rich in production of vegetables, legumes and tropical fruits for internal consumption.

From her home, through the internet and watssap, Johana Belen sells various makeup items such as liquid foundations, powder compacts, shadows, mascara, lipsticks, etc., as well as clothing for women, men and children. She sells on credit and collects weekly. In her family, she was the only one to get covid-19 and is recovering. At the beginning of the health crisis, she could not sell due to various restrictions that impeded her ability to sell, but not she is following biosecurity protocols.

This loan will be used to purchase lipsticks, powder compacts, liquid eyeliners, shirts, pajamas, etc. Her dream is to have her own shop and that her family will have good health.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Shannon Perko.


This loan is special because:

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



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