María is 41 years old, studied through high school, is single and has two daughters who are in school.
María makes a living by preparing and selling artisanal candies. She has done this work for 4 years and learned this work thanks to a friend. She works in her home and her daughters help her.
She needs a loan to purchase peanuts, caramel, sugar, coconuts and other ingredients needed to prepare and sell her artisanal candies.
María dreams that her business will prosper and that she will always be able to support her daughters.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Shannon Perko. View original language description.