A loan helped a member to buy 6 packs of sugar, 50 pounds of flour, 50 bundles of cane sugar, and 5 pounds of coloring.


Jose Benito Group's story

From León, Nicaragua, meet the "José Benito" communal association. It is in its 8th cycle and is made up of nine members who are known for their good repayment behavior. The predominant businesses are: selling shoes, a small grocery store, selling cell phone accessories, selling perfumes, and selling candy.

Benita Carolina (dressed in a blue shirt, blue jeans, black shoes, and in the center of the group) is 39 years old. She is known for being a humble, responsible person. She is single and has one son who is married. Six people live in her house.

Her business is selling candy, and she has had this business for six years. What she likes about her business is selling good products. The challenges she has faced with her business are low sales.

She will use the loan to buy 6 packs of sugar, 50 pounds of flour, 50 bundles of cane sugar, and 5 pounds of coloring.

Her hopes and dreams for the future are to have a well established business. She advises the women to fight for their dreams, to start their businesses, and to keep moving forward.

Help her to continue growing her business!

In this group: Mariela Lizbeth , Anyi Areana , Emilio Raul , Cindy Nohemi , Ivette Del Carmen , Benita Carolina , Bertha Alicia , Fatima Maria , Maura Cecilia

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Alix F.


This loan is special because:

It empowers women through community support and financial training.



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