A loan helped to buy girls' sandals, sports shoes, lipsticks, nail polish, toys, outfits for buys and girls, pajamas, etc.


Gema Stefania's story

Gema Stefania is 27 years old. She is separated and has a 12-year-old son. She attended secondary school. They live in a family house. They live in the city of Portoviejo, which was affected by the earthquake of April 16, 2016. The city is rich in the production of vegetables, legumes, and tropical fruits for domestic consumption.

Gloria Stefania sells a variety of clothing, shoes, and sandals and a variety of novelties that she can obtain at good prices. She sells in her house and by walking through various sectors of the city. She leaves merchandise with her customers on credit and collects weekly.

This loan is to buy sandals for girls, sports shoes, lipsticks, nail polish, toys, outfits for boys and girls, pajamas, etc.

Her dream is to have her own house and for her family to have good health.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Pam McMurry.


This loan is special because:

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


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