A loan helped to pay for an order of clothing, cosmetics, and beauty accessories to have on hand and continue selling.


Ruth Elizabeth's story

Ruth is 21 years old and has a high school education. She is in a relationship and her partner is a bricklayer. She has a young daughter who depends on her.

Ruth makes a living selling perfume, clothing, cosmetics, and other products through catalogs. She has more than 2 years of experience in this business, which she started with the motivation of earning income.

She will use the loan to pay for an order of clothing, cosmetics, and beauty accessories to have on hand and continue selling.

Ruth dreams of giving her daughter a quality academic education.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Erin Johnson.


This loan is special because:

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



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