A loan helped to buy sugar, flour, oil, firewood, a stove, and other supplies for making traditional food to sell.


Rosa Ester's story

Rosa is 19 years old, in a relationship, and has one dependent child.

She has been making and selling traditional food for two years. Rosa learned this trade from her family. She works on the weekends. Her companion helps with the work. In addition, she works at an eatery as a cook.

Rosa needs a loan to buy sugar, flour, oil, firewood, a stove, and other supplies for making traditional food to sell. She dreams of continuing to grow her business so that she can improve her income.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ronan Reodica.


This loan is special because:

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



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