A loan helped to purchase more clothing, like pants, tops and other items, to keep up with sales.


Marta Celina's story

Marta is 42 years old. She is married, and her husband works in construction. Marta has one dependent son. She lives with her husband and her son.

Marta earns her living selling clothing. She has been in the business for ten years. She learned the trade from her mother, and she works from 7:00am to 4:00pm. She previously worked in the domestic trade.

Marta needs the loan to buy more clothing, like pants, shirts and other items, so she can keep up with her sales. Her hopes are to earn a larger income and to give all the best to her family.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Marni Siegal.


This loan is special because:

It enables vulnerable women to start and grow their own business.



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