A loan helped to buy scrap materials, iron, copper, and plastics.


Carmen Julissa's story

Carmen Yulissa is 25 years old, in a common-law relationship, and has three children. She and her family live in the town of San Pedro Sula, which is in the Department of Cortes. Carmen Yulissa has been gathering and selling scrap materials for five years as a traveling vendor. She previously worked for a private company.

Carmen Yulissa is requesting a loan from ODEF in the amount of 35,000 HNL. She plans to buy scrap materials, iron, copper, and plastics. Carmen Yulissa believes the loan will help increase her inventory. Her goal is to provide a better education for her children.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ronan Reodica.


This loan is special because:

It is accompanied by financial education and provides borrowers access to a savings account.



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