A loan helped to buy four pigs and concentrate, to fatten and then sell them.


Santos Ernestina's story

Santos, age 49, only attended first grade in school. She is married and her partner works in construction. Her children no longer depend upon her.

Santos has worked raising and selling pigs for five years. She learned from her husband. She works every day starting at 5:00 in the morning.

She needs the loan to buy four pigs and concentrate, to fatten and then sell them.

Santos dreams of having a larger farm and being able to generate more income.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Joann S.


This loan is special because:

It helps rural farmers and fishermen, while teaching sustainable agricultural practices.



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