A loan helped to buy liquid fertilizer and pay labour to look after his crops.


Jose Matias's story

José is 53 years old and did not have the opportunity to attend school. He is married and his wife is a housewife and also sells artisanal bread. He has four children.

José has been working in farming for more than 20 years and learned the trade thanks to his father's teachings. The plot of land where he works is 50 minutes from his house and he travels by motorcycle. His work schedule is from 6 am to 1 pm.

He requires the loan to buy liquid fertilizer and pay labour to look after his crops.

José hopes to get a good harvest and to sell it at a good price.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer E. Power.


This loan is special because:

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



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