A loan helped a member to buy supplies for her food business.


Astro Group's story

The group “Astro” includes women who work selling snacks. In their neighborhood. Living conditions are favorable, because there is a large influx of people. With their businesses, they aspire to have family and economic stability.

For example, with her business selling snacks, Lorena is able to generate profits and provide for her family. Every day, she arises at 4:00 in the morning to go to the market for supplies, and then she sets up and cleans her sales space. Lorena aspires for her children to complete high school, while she grows with her business and seeks other sales locations.

The members of the group are Lorena, Neydi, Alma, Concepción, and Estefani. They all have the goal of being able to increase their businesses and to support each other.

In this group: Concepcion, Lorena Isabel, Estefani, Neydi Carolina, Alma Delia

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Joann S.


This loan is special because:

It supports low income micro entrepreneurs to develop their business and support their families.



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