A loan helped to buy merchandise and equipment such as: pots, a freezer, chicken, oil and other items which she needs for her work.


Maria Jose's story

María is 31 years old. She is Venezuelan. She lives with her family in the city of Ibarra. She migrated to Ecuador a few years ago in search of a better quality of life for her family.
María has a business selling fast food, she carries out the work with skill and responsibility and likes to always be active. She is currently thinking about how to improve her financial situation and that of her family. She would like to improve her family business and invest in working capital to provide the products and services requested and achieve better financial stability.
María is requesting a loan with which she will buy merchandise and equipment such as: pots, a freezer, chicken, oil and other items needed for her work in order to attain better profit margins.
María is very excited about this loan and she is considered to be responsible with her debts.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Elizabeth Daw.


This loan is special because:

It helps all refugees, but primarily Venezuelan refugees, in Ecuador to rebuild their lives.



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