A loan helped to pay for labour and to buy agricultural inputs for his coffee crops.


Carlos Mario's story

Carlos is 24 years old. He completed high school, is single and lives with his parents.

Carlos earns his living growing coffee. He has 3 years of experience; he learnt from his father. He travels 700 metres from his home on foot to where he has his crops. His hours of work are from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. His father helps him. He also works in the infirmary of a hospital. Previously he worked growing maize.

Carlos needs the loan to pay for labour and to buy agricultural inputs for his coffee crops.

Carlos dreams of earning a greater income and providing the best to his family.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Kelly Dass.


This loan is special because:

It enables farmers to plant basic grains to feed their families.



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