A loan helped to buy fish, vegetables, disposable containers, plantain chips, etc.


Miriam Magdalena's story

Miriam Magdalena and her family live in the city of Portoviejo, which was affected by the earthquake of April 16, 2016. The city is rich in production of vegetables, legumes and tropical fruits for domestic consumption.

Miriam Magdalena is very hardworking, and at her home she prepares and sells fish ceviches with home deliveries. Also, her customers pick up their orders. She is using a wheelchair to move around easily.

This loan is to buy fish, vegetables, disposable containers, plantain chips, etc.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Christine Bruggemann.


This loan is special because:

It is accompanied by useful, real-life business training.


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