A loan helped to buy merchandise to sell.


Maholy Odalis's story

Odalis is a 21 year-old woman who lives in a family home with her mother. This home is made of wood, and provides comfort but not security. This is why Odalis' main dream is to manage to get enough money to reinforce the house with materials that are resistant to inclement weather.

Odalis is a cheerful young woman who is enthusiastic. After finishing high school, she starting working with her mother selling bed sheets, blankets, and sunshades. This activity is her main source of income.

In order to differentiate her business from the competition, she gives her customers payment terms, and this has attracted more customers every day to her business selling clothing. To keep her business running, she needs working capital. This is why she is requesting her first loan, so that she can buy more merchandise to stock her business. This way, she will increase her earnings and gradually make her dream a reality.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Lisa Grobar.


This loan is special because:

It aims to reach vulnerable refugee populations in an isolated region.



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