A loan helped to buy potato seed.


Francis Rene's story

Francis Rene is 23 years old. He is in a common law marriage and has a child. He lives with his family in an indigenous community in the department of Intibucá.

For ten years he has worked growing and selling excellent quality potatoes, a job he does in an agricultural area. He is currently seeking a loan, through ODEF, in the amount of 27,000 lempiras, which he plans to invest in the purchase of potato seeds.

This investment will help him with the growth of his crops. Francis' goal is to finish his house and provide an education for his child.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Laurie Hiller.


This loan is special because:

It allows smallholder farmers to purchase inputs to improve yields on favorable terms.



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