A loan helped a member to buy 100 shirts, 30 pairs of shorts, 12 dresses, and 10 pairs of shoes.


Virgen Maria Group's story

From León, Nicaragua, meet the Virgen María communal association. It is in its 32nd cycle and is made up of 9 clients. They are described as honest and hardworking. Their businesses are mainly selling clothes, selling firewood, a general store, and selling dairy products.

Felicita Lucrecia (dresses in a light blue shirt, gray pants, and white sandals) is 51 years old. She is considered to be a responsible, hardworking woman. She in single and has 5 children (4 boys and 1 girl). Only her daughter is in school, and 6 people live in her house.

Felicita Lucrecia's business is selling clothes, and she has had it for 2 years. What she likes about her business is the profits. The challenge she faces with it is the competition. She will use the loan to buy 100 shirts, 30 pairs of shorts, a dozen dresses, and 10 pairs of shoes.

Her hopes and dreams for the future are to have a well stocked business. Her advice for women are to fight for their businesses so that they prosper everyday.

Give your support to generate her progress!

In this group: Rosa Francisca , Felicita Lucrecia , Olivia Maria , Ana Mariela , Cruz Marina , Magaly Rosario , Aurelia Maria , Bayron Jose , Gleysi Bernarda

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ellen Donohue.


This loan is special because:

It empowers women through community support and financial training.



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