Angela Mercedes and her family live in the city of Portoviejo which was affected by an earthquake on April 16,2016. The city is rich in the production of vegetables, legumes, and tropical fruits for domestic consumption.
Angela Mercedes is very grateful for the loans she has received. Her sales are growing. She has a small bazaar at her home where she buys a variety of products such as school supplies, birthday items, jewelry, handbags, and makeup. She also offers the products from the family farm like coconuts, cocoa, and lemons. These products are also sold in the city markets. Her husband is the one who makes the sales and takes care of the farm. This credit is to buy fertilizer, urea, herbicides, and products for the bazaar.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Emily Dungan. View original language description.