A loan helped to rice, corn, beans, dairy products, cheese, butter, bread, sausages, chicken, meat, and soft drinks.


Jose Cruz's story

José Cruz, age 55, is single. He lives with his mother in the municipality of Pueblo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. He has worked selling basic products in his grocery store for 14 years. Previously he was a taxi driver.

He is requesting a loan from ODEF for 30,000 Lempiras that he plans to invest in rice, corn, beans, dairy products, cheese, butter, bread, sausages, chicken, meat, soft drinks, and other staple goods. He believes that the loan will allow him to increase his income and have greater economic stability. His goal is to expand the shop.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Joann S.


This loan is special because:

It is accompanied by financial education and provides borrowers access to a savings account.



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