A loan helped to buy lumber and a drill for her carpentry work.


Claudia Patricia's story

Claudia is 41 years old. She is an enterprising woman who is of Colombian nationality. Claudia is a humble and resilient woman who moved to Ecuador to improve her financial situation. She lives in the city of Ibarra.

Claudia engages in carpentry. She has a small studio in her home where she works with her husband. Claudia has worked in this trade for three years. The furniture she produces is sold to neighbors and friends through social networks. The income she earns has enabled her to provide for the education of her two children.

For her, the business has been very important because it allows her to generate income from which to live and to send remittances to family members in Colombia. Claudia is now requesting a loan to buy lumber and a drill. The assistance of a loan is very important for continuing her business and increasing her production. Claudia is happy to have this opportunity and is grateful for the trust of the lenders.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ronan Reodica.


This loan is special because:

It helps all refugees, but primarily Venezuelan refugees, in Ecuador to rebuild their lives.



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