Gabriel Salvador and his family live in the city of Portoviejo, which was affected by the earthquake on April 16, 2016. The city is rich in the production of vegetables, legumes, and tropical fruits for domestic consumption.
Gabriel Salvador and his wife have a small grocery store in their house where he sells a large variety of groceries, cleaning products, and beverages every day. He also sells athletic clothing for boys and men. He sells through various sectors of the city, beaches, and at his house where his customers come and he leaves them with them on credit. When his masonry work is requested, he goes to do it and they pay him for his work.
This loan is to purchase rice, oil, flour, eggs, detergents, soap, athletic outfits, etc.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Wendy H. View original language description.