A loan helped to buy meat, rice, cheese, eggs, oil, and other supplies for her food business.


María Mabel's story

María is 54 years old and studied through the second grade. She is in a relationship and has two children.

María has been preparing and selling food for three years. She started this business in order to support her children and get ahead. Her work schedule is from 11:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

María needs a loan to buy meat, rice, cheese, eggs, oil, and other supplies for preparing and selling food. She dreams of having a larger business and generating more income.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ronan Reodica.


This loan is special because:

It enables vulnerable women to start and grow their own business.



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