Gladis Olaya and her family live in Los Bajos de Montecristi which is known for its straw, wicker, piquigua and wood crafts. The fine straw hats are known worldwide as the Panama Hat and famous throughout the country and abroad.
Gladys Olaya and her daughter are merchants and sell a variety of clothing, shoes, curtains, sandals and sheet sets on an order basis. They go out door-to-door offering their products to customers and sometimes sell on social media, making home deliveries. She sells on credit and collects payment weekly.
This loan will be used to buy pants, shorts, tights, bermudas, t-shirts, blouses, sport shoes, sandals, jeans, etc.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Sherry Bess. View original language description.