Ingrid is a hardworking woman who is 40 years old and a mother of three children. Over the years, she has lived in a modest house with a kitchen that is lined in plastic. For more than a decade, she has been managing her own business in which she sells manuelitas [Nicaraguan sweet crepes]. Ingrid is very pleased because has the support of her husband and the motivation from her children.
Doña Ingrid approached MiCrédito with the intention of requesting a Kiva loan. She will buy corrugated metal sheets so that she can replace the damaged roof of her house, which will prevent moisture from the rain. Her goal is to install a tile floor.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ronan Reodica. View original language description.