A loan helped to buy ingredients, such as oil, rice, meat, vegetables, and other things, for making the food that she sells.


Martha Alicia's story

Martha is 53 years old. She studied through the ninth grade. She's married and has two children. She lives with her husband and children.

Martha works making and selling food. She learned from her mother. The business is located in her house, and her work schedule is from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. At times, her children help her. Additionally, she has experience making and selling tortillas.

Martha needs a loan in order to buy ingredients, such as oil, rice, meat, vegetables, and other things, in order to make the food that she sells.

Martha dreams of having a better house.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Kathy McCardwell.


This loan is special because:

It enables vulnerable women to start and grow their own business.



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