A loan helped to buy plates, chairs, cups, buckets, brooms and other items.


María Mercedes's story

María Mercedes and her family live in el Cantón Montecristi which is well known for its rich pre-colonial culture and handicrafts that is recognised nationally and abroad. She is hard working woman seeking a way to earn a living of her own and help her husband to get ahead in life. She has a small shop in her home selling plastic goods such as plates, cups, table covers, spoons, food containers, buckets, brooms and many other articles. She sells on credit and collects every 8 days, this allows her to make an honest living. This is thanks to the support that she has received through the loans for which she is very grateful and seeks your continued support. This loan is to buy plates, chairs, cups, buckets, brooms and other items.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Nic Couldrey.


This loan is special because:

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


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