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. View original language description.