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María is a thirty-three-year-old woman, married, and the mother of three children (2 to 11 years old), one is a student in the fourth grade and another is in kindergarten. Although she studied for some grades in secondary school, she began a small business making beaded jewelry. María stopped making this product due to the high level of competition in the place.
Five years ago, she changed her business and works selling snacks at schools and, in addition, embroiders traditional blouses named huipiles. She makes the huipiles to order and delivers them to the retail space in the market and at her house.
At this time, she is asking for a Kiva loan. She wants to invest in her business, purchasing thread, fabric, and ingredients for her recipes. With the earnings she get from the businesses, she has managed to contribute to her household's finances.
María has been chosen as the secretary for the Friendship Bridge communal bank Atitlanecas. They are from the department/state of Sololá and speak the Tzutuhil Maya language. The women work selling snacks, shrimp, embroidering huipiles, and making beaded jewelry.
The women learn to manage their businesses better through monthly educational training, part of the
Microcrédito Plus program. They learn to budget, plan, and invest, and this is crucial for their success as business owners. Other important topics are health, hygiene, nutrition and women's and family issues.
Thank you!
In this group: Antonia , Micaela , Josefa , Dolores , Luisa, Maria Susana , Maria
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Wendy H. View original language description.
