A loan helped to buy plantains, cheeses, meats, chickens, vegetables, disposable containers, etc.


Magaly Yesenia's story

Magaly Yesenia and her family 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.

Magaly Yesenia works in a private house giving special care to an older adult, and they pay her for her work. In addition, in her free time she prepares and sells breakfasts and lunches on request, with home deliveries. She [also] prepares banquets for events.

This loan is to buy plantains, cheeses, meats, chickens, vegetables, disposable containers, etc.

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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