A loan helped to buy copper, aluminum, scrap metal, cardboard and other items.


Jose Santiago's story

Jose Santiago is 46 years old, separated, and has four adult children. They live in Santa Ana, a place known for its beautiful tourist attractions, lovely landscapes, and freshwater spas, which are visited by many tourists throughout the year.

Jose Santiago is a very hardworking man who strives to make a living and improve his and his family's lives. He buys and sells scrap metal, such as copper, bronze, and aluminum, as well as cardboard, plastic, and many other items. Recyclers sell these materials to merchants who take them to other cities where they are reprocessed.

With this loan, he will buy copper, aluminum, scrap metal, cardboard, and other items.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Jarita Acosta.


This loan is special because:

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


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