A loan helped to buy bond paper and toner, as well as pay her electricity bill and other expenses.


Monica Xiomara's story

Monica Xiomara and her family live in the city of Portoviejo, which was affected by an earthquake on April 16, 2016. This city is rich in its production of vegetables, legumes, and tropical fruits for domestic consumption.

Monica Xiomara works from home Monday through Saturday. She has a photocopying business and takes advantage of the fact that her business is the only one of its kind in her neighborhood. There are many students, neighbors, and other people who need her services.

This loan will be used to buy bond paper and toner, as well as pay her electricity bill and other expenses.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ronan Reodica.


This loan is special because:

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


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