A loan helped to buy meat, chicken, fish, rice, plantains as well as utensils such as bowls, frying pans, cups, plates and spoons.


Dolores Marlene's story

Dolores Marlene is 50 years old, she is in a relationship, she has six children, four adults and two aged between 15 and 17. Her husband is a trader, they live in Manta a city known for beautiful beaches, its maritime and tourism fishing port which is one of the most important in Ecuador handling trade and export.
She is a hardworking woman, her dream is the grow her business and earn more money for her family. She has a cart that she uses to sell delicious food. She is very popular with customers because her food is delicious and she provides good service. She sells tripe, stewed tongue, stewed liver, fish stews and other dishes. She is very grateful for the loan that will allow her to grow her business and improve her sales. This loan is to buy meat, chicken, fish, rice, plantain and other items in addition to utensils such as bowls, frying pans, cups, plates and spoons.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Nic Couldrey.


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


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