A loan helped to buy guinea pigs and pigs, and to expand her pens.


Betty Marisol's story

Betty is 23 years old, and she is an attentive, kind, and respectful person. She lives with her parents and her son, whom she is raising as a single mother. Betty was just able to finish primary school and she earns a living raising barnyard animals.

Betty has 3 years' experience and she wants to keep growing so that she can provide a good standard of living to her son. She is asking for a loan to invest in buying guinea pigs and pigs. Her goal is to expand he pens so she can raise more animals and generate more income.

This way, she plans to be financially prepares for her son's educational expenses. He will soon start pre-school.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ellen Donohue.


This loan is special because:

It aims to reach vulnerable refugee populations in an isolated region.



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