A loan helped to build a small retail space where they can sell their products, in addition to purchasing supplies to begin a new productive activity.


Filiberto Enrique's story

Filiberto is 28 years old, studied through secondary school, is partnered, and his partner is a merchant. They have a 5-year-old child who goes to school. He lives with his parents, partner, and child.

Filiberto has as his primary source of income selling tamales and traditional dishes. In addition, he works as an independent driver. He has sold the food with his partner for 2 years. His work schedule is from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. Previously, he worked in masonry.

He will use the loan to build a small retail space where they can sell their products, in addition to purchasing supplies to begin a new productive activity, which will be a store with staple products.

Filiberto dreams of having a store and of selling different products to improve his income and supporting his family in differently.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Wendy H.


This loan is special because:

It gives opportunity to families living in high risk areas of El Salvador.



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