A loan helped to purchase belts for her cornmeal mill and to offer her customers better service.


Marta Isabel's story

Marta is 37 years old, partnered, her partner works as an auto mechanic, and she lives with her partner and two children.

Marta has a mill at her house, she has been working at offering these services for 5 years. She learned the trade from her family and does the work at her house. She works from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Sometimes, her children are involved. In addition, she works doing household chores.

Marta needs the loan to purchase belts for her cornmeal mill and to offer her customers better service.

Marta dreams of her business being in good condition and achieving a larger customer base to be able to contribute to her family's sustenance.

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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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