A loan helped to purchase t-shirts, dresses, pants, shorts, pajamas, creams, perfumes, makeup, etc.


Teresa Katherine's story

Teresa Katherine and her family live in Portoviejo, which was affected by the earthquake on April 16, 2016. The city is rich in the production of vegetables, legumes, and tropical fruits for domestic consumption.

At her house and from house to house, Teresa Katherine sells products from Avon and Belcorp (Ibel, cyzone, esika) catalogs (beauty products, cosmetics, perfumes, and women's accessories) and a variety of clothing for women, men, and children. She leaves this merchandise on credit and collects weekly.

This loan is to purchase t-shirts, dresses, pants, shorts, pajamas, creams, perfumes, makeup, etc.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Wendy H.


This loan is special because:

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



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