A loan helped to buy chickens, cheeses, milk, plantain chips, noodles, sodas, waters, snacks, candies, light payments, oils etc.


Oswaldo Rafael's story

Oswaldo Rafael and his family live in the city of Portoviejo, which was affected by the earthquake that occurred the 16th of April, 2016. They city is rich in the production of vegetables, legumes, and tropical fruit produced for domestic consumption.

Oswaldo Rafael has a small grocery store in his house. He has his customers that come to buy a great variety of consumables. His best customers are his neighbors who are happy because they always find fresh products at good prices.

This loan is for the purchase of chickens, cheeses, milks, plantain chips, noodles, sodas, waters, snacks, candies, light payments, oils etc.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Danielle Chamberlin.


This loan is special because:

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


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