A loan helped to buy electrodes, masks, and protection for welding, and to do maintenance on the motor.


Alvaro Antonio's story

Álvaro is a man who, in recent years, has become a key part of his family. Thanks to his knowledge of welding, he starting his small workshop, from which he obtains income to bring daily bread to his house. Some time ago, he was able to improve satisfactorily thanks to a previous loan from both institutions.

At this time, he has come for a new loan from Kiva and MiCrédito to buy electrodes, masks, and protection for welding, and to do maintenance on the motor. With this investment, he will continue developing his work in the best way.

His goal is to continue growing and, if possible, to generate employment.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Joann S.


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