A loan helped to buy corn and firewood in order to make and sell tortillas. She will also buy materials to repair the roof of the stand for her business.


Reina Del Carmen's story

Reina is in a relationship and has a small child. Her partner works as a mason's assistant.

Reina works making and selling tortillas. Her business is located near her house, and she works from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

She needs a loan to buy corn and firewood in order to make and sell tortillas. She will also buy materials to repair the roof of the stand for her business.

Reina has benefitted from three loans in the past, and has finished paying off all of them. Her dream is to improve the condition of her home.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Laurie Hiller.


This loan is special because:

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



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