A loan helped to purchase merchandise to increase sales in his store.


Gonzalo Baltazar's story

Gonzalo is 47 years old and single. He lives in Atuntaqui and works selling seafood. Gonzalo is a very active person who always is thinking of how to improve his financial situation.

Gonzalo began this service because he wants to continue generating new income for his household and be independent. Gonzalo plans to use this business to be more financially stable and to be able to cover his household expenses. Gonzalo believes that customer service is very important for entrepreneurs.

Gonzalo is very enthusiastic about this loan and does not want to lose face with any of the investors since the loan he is requesting is to get more products for the Holy Week season.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Wendy H.


This loan is special because:

It focuses on the poorest one-fifth of the population with no access to financial services.



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