A loan helped to buy farming equipment to plant sustainable cocoyam, generating opportunities in rural Panama.


Richard's story

Meet Richard, a farmer from rural East Panama dedicated to planting sustainable otoe (cocoyam in English).

Today, Richard is applying for his first Kiva loan to buy a chainsaw to his sustainable farming work more efficient and better for his health. This loan will enable him hire local workers from his community and generate opportunities in his area.

Thank you for supporting farmers in regions that have been historically excluded from basic financial services.


This loan is special because:

It helps unbanked communities in rural areas gain access to financial services.



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Loan details