A loan helped to buy quintals of corn, clothing, and slippers, so that her business will be more competitive.


Maria Elena's story

María is a merchant who lives in a humble home and earns her living selling food and clothing every day. María is grateful to these institutions because her business has grown, permitting her to cover the needs of her household.

Now she has come again to the Kiva lenders to request a loan to buy quintals of corn, clothing, and slippers. With this investment, her business will be more competitive.

One of her plans for the future is to continue working with these two entities to invest in improving her house.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Joann S.


This loan is special because:

It includes access to short-term emergency loans.



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