Funded

Total loan: $1,000

José Abelino

Agencia Chalatenango, El Salvador / General Store

A loan helped to purchase sugar, rice, coffee, bread, juice, soft drinks, detergents, and other products to stock his store.

José Abelino's story

José studied up to the third grade in school, is married, and lives with just his spouse.

José works selling staple products in his small store. He learned the work due to the necessity of generating income. His business is located at his house, so he does not travel any distance. He works from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Previously, he worked at the household tasks.

José needs the loan to purchase sugar, rice, coffee, bread, juice, soft drinks, detergents, and other products to stock his store.

José dreams of having another retail space to expand his store.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Wendy H. View original language description.

José, estudió hasta tercer grado en la escuela, está casado, vive solamente con su esposa.

José, se dedica a la venta de productos de primera necesidad en su pequeña tienda, aprendió el trabajo por la necesidad de generar ingresos, su negocio esta ubicado en su vivienda por lo que no recorre ninguna distancia y trabaja de 7:00 am ha 7:00 pm. Anteriormente se dedicaba a oficios domésticos.

José, necesita el préstamo para comprar azúcar, arroz, café, pan, jugos, sodas, detergentes, entre otros productos para surtir su tienda.

José, sueña con tener otro local para ampliar su tienda.

This loan is special because:

It gives opportunity to families living in high risk areas of El Salvador.

More about this loan

This loan gives entrepreneurs in the most dangerous areas of El Salvador access to credit to improve their businesses. As one of the most violent countries in the world, access to capital in conflict areas of El Salvador is non-existent. By supporting this loan, you are giving these vulnerable business owners the chance to improve their quality of life and providing opportunity to their communities.

About CrediCampo:

This loan is administered by CrediCampo, a Kiva Field Partner in El Salvador. CrediCampo seeks to improve the lives of rural communities and their families in areas including health, education, basic services, and infrastructure. Through its Community Development Unit, CrediCampo provides scholarships, leadership development training, and financial education programs for families in rural areas. CrediCampo?s work is crucial in addressing the issue of poverty in El Salvador. Based on 2009 estimates, 37.8% of the population lives below the poverty line. To learn more about CrediCampo and their work, visit their partner page.