A loan helped to buy a variety of groceries, sandals, sports shoes, casual shoes, etc.


Ana Dorys's story

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

In her house, Ana Dorys makes and sells orders for special lunches from Monday to Friday. Her customers come to pick up their orders or she delivers them with help from her children. In the afternoons, she also sells a variety of shoes for women, men, and children. These also are per orders from customers, and she sells on credit will weekly collections.

This loan is to buy a variety of groceries, sandals, sports shoes, casual shoes, etc.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Joann S.


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It is accompanied by useful, real-life business training.


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