A loan helped to purchase a refrigerator she needs in her stand to sell beverages and store supplies.


Marisela De Jesus's story

Marisela is partnered and her partner works doing day labor jobs. She has three children, of whom only the first two are old enough for school.

Marisela works selling food and candies at a stand. She has over five years of experience in the work which she undertook at her own initiative. Her sales point is located two kilometers from her house and her sister helps her in the activity.

She will use the loan to purchase a refrigerator she needs in her stand to sell beverages and store supplies, in addition to supplies to sell.

Marisela dreams of improving and making her retail space and business larger. This will help her improve her income and offer better living conditions for her family.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Wendy H.


This loan is special because:

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



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