A loan helped to buy notebooks, folders, a variety of spheres, pencils, erasers, clothing, shoes, sandals, etc.


Ruth Marlene's story

Ruth Marlene and her family live in Montecristi, a place supported by artwork made from toquilla straw, wicker, piqeuigua fiber and wood: thin hats of toquilla straw, known throughout the world, both in the country and without, as "Panama Hats."
Ruth Marlene is thankful for these loans, which are increasing her business and her economic income. She has a small bazaar where she sells many products like costume jewelry, clothings, school supplies, and a variety of household goods. She works at her sales every day. Her clients buy merchandise on credit which is paid every 8 days.
This loan is to buy notebooks, folders, a variety of spheres, pencils, erasers, clothing, shoes, sandals, etc.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Emmy Soyka.


This loan is special because:

It is accompanied by useful, real-life business training.


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