Prospero is 39 years old. His home is located in the Alto Pucha, Tabaconas small village. He lives with his wife and younger school-age son. Prospero has been growing organic coffee for eight years. It is sold in a local co-op. In addition, he also earns more income by raising and selling small animals. Prospero will use the loan to buy organic fertilizer and pay for day labor to weed the coffee plantation.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Lauren Jackson. View original language description.