Cecilia is 30 years old and has an eighth-grade education. She is in a relationship and her partner works in agriculture. They have two children who are in school, and all four live together.
Cecilia works selling plastic items and beauty products. She has 4 years of experience, and she learned the business thanks to lessons from her mother. She is a mobile vendor, walking about four hours a day. Her work schedule is Monday to Saturday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. On Sundays, she does housework. In the past, she sold fruits and vegetables.
Cecilia needs the loan to buy more beauty products, perfumes, and shelving to display all her merchandise.
Cecilia dreams of one day opening up her very own shop in her community to display her products to the public, which will help her improve her income and achieve a better standard of living for herself and her family.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Laura Kanost. View original language description.