Gabriela is 28 years old and in a relationship. Her partner sells vegetables. They have two dependent children.
Gabriela has been a clothing and shoe merchant for six years. She learned this trade from her mother. Gabriela must travel one kilometer from her house to reach her place of work.
She will use this loan to buy more clothes and shoes to restock her business. As a result, she will have more products to offer to her customers. Gabriela dreams of having a larger business and improving her income.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ronan Reodica. View original language description.