A loan helped a member to increase her merchandise by purchasing notebooks, pens and rulers for her business selling school supplies.


Santa Teresita Group's story

The Santa Teresita group is in its 47th cycle. It is made up of seventeen members. In the photograph only the members of the board of directors are pictured, including the treasurer and secretary. They are content with continuing on as a team, and are working toward a better future.

Tessie is 32 years old. She feels committed, and considers herself to be a hardworking, dedicated woman with a great desire to move forward. She prepares and sells shaved ice drinks and artisanal ice cream.

She also sells notebooks, pencils, and other school supplies. She has a small stationery store. At this time Tessie seeks a loan to increase her merchandise by purchasing notebooks, pens and rulers, among other things.

In this group: Marina , Guido Hemeron, Rosario , Grimaldo , Zonia Irene, Wilber , Vilma , Yuliana , Wilde , Irma , Maribel Marisol, Ruth Maria, Ronald , Goiner , Celia Cleofe, Tessie Violeta, Lita

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Laurie Hiller.


This loan is special because:

It empowers women through community support and financial training.



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