A loan helped a member to buy ingredients to make and sell food.


Oslo Group's story

The “Oslo” group comprises independent businesswomen, who help cover the household costs.

Lourdes is 48 years old. She's in a common-law relationship with her partner and they have two children in high school. She runs a business making and selling food, every day. She's been running this business for 5 years and it has allowed her to grow personally, and continue to support her children's studies, help her partner with the household costs and enjoy a better quality of life.

Her goals in life include continuing to grow her small kitchen so she can offer employment to women wanting to empower themselves and support her children's studies so they finish school and become professionals.

The women in the group: Citlaly, Martha, Maria, Maria, Maria and Carmen are committed and motivated to run businesses to help their families.

In this group: Citlaly Judith, Martha Marisol, Maria Antonia, Maria De Lourdes, Maria De Jesus, Maria Del Carmen

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Beatriz Yuste.


This loan is special because:

It supports low income micro entrepreneurs to develop their business and support their families.



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