A loan helped to purchase clothing and shoes.


Carmen Victoria's story

Carmen Victoria is 33 years old. She is married and has two children, ages 10 and 5. She is expecting her third child. Her husband is a fisherman. They live in the community of Jaramijo, which is an enchanting place with beautiful beaches.

Carmen is a very hardworking woman who puts forth the effort to obtain her own income and, for this reason, she is dedicated to selling clothing and shoes. She travels through her area to offer her merchandise and also sells from her home. She sells on credit and collects every weekend.

This loan is a great help to her because it permits her to improve her quality of life. This loan is to purchase clothing and shoes.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ellen Wuertz.


This loan is special because:

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


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