A loan helped a member to install a cable to bring electricity to her home.


Comite Mujeres Emprendedoras J.a.sgroup's story

On this occasion Lida Rosa is representing the Comité Mujeres Emprendedoras group. Lida has four children two whom are in school, one is little and the other helps Lida with household expenses. Lida Rosa makes her living selling basic foodstuffs and snacks. After many years she has managed to build her own home. However since she still doesn't have the wiring for electricity she wants this loan to install it. That way she can give her children a better life and not pay anymore rent so she can invest that money into expanding her business.

The other women in the group make their living selling clothing, selling lunches to small businesses, selling footwear and other items.

In this group: Idalina, Lida Rosa , Estefana Marina, Arminda , Delia , Gisela Paola, Silvia Alejandra , Marcelina , Niz Regina , Maria Antonia , Mirta , Fatima Arami , Ramona , Justina , Salustiana , Milagro , Norma Beatriz

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Mary Jean .


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It helps low income entrepreneurs access working capital and grow their businesses.



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