Selvin Esmel, age 50, is in a common law relationship. He has three children and lives with his family in the municipality of Omoa, state of Cortes. For three years, he has worked growing and selling plantains on rented land. Previously he grew basic grains.
Now he is requesting a loan from ODEF for 33,000 Lempiras to plant and to buy fertilizers for his plantain crop. This investment will help him to have more production. His goal is to grow economically.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Joann S. View original language description.