A loan helped to buy gas, bottles of water, coffee, milk, cheese, bananas, eggs, flour, dry grains, detergent, soft drinks, snacks, jello, cold meats etc.


Deciderio Javier's story

40-year-old Deciderio Javier is separated and has three children aged 13, 12, and 9 who attend high school and primary school, His children live with their mother. Deciderio Javier lives in his own house. They live in the town of Portoviejo which was affected by the April 16, 2016 earthquake. The town is rich in production of greens, vegetables and tropical fruits for local consumption.

Deciderio Javier runs a grocery store in his house where he sells all kinds of products like rice, sugar, oil, detergent, vegetables, greens and fruit, gas, and large bottles of water. He works every day from 6 am to 8 pm. This loan will be used to buy gas, bottles of water, coffee, milk, cheese, bananas, eggs, flour, dry grains, detergent, soft drinks, snacks, jello, cold meats etc. His dream is to have many sales and to have a healthy family.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Jane A.


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


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