A loan helped to buy more fruit and vegetables to continue selling.


Jairo Aristides's story

Jairo is in a relationship. His partner carries out household duties and he has a daughter who is dependent on him.

Jairo earns his living selling fruits and vegetables. He learnt to do this from his mother. He is a street vendor and works every day from 6:00 in the morning until 4:00 in the afternoon.

He needs the loan to buy more fruits and vegetables to carry on selling.

Jairo dreams of having a premises for his business and increasing his income.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Kelly Dass.


This loan is special because:

It helps borrowers withstand negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.



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