Laura is an extroverted and hardworking young woman aged 20. She is known by her loved ones for her charisma, caring attitude and friendliness when she serves customers. She lives in the family house with her parents and sister who is still studying and whom she helps with her studies.
After completing her secondary education Laura took on the responsibility for earning the money to cover household necessities. This provided the impetus for her to start her own business selling groceries in the streets of rural areas and surroundings of the town, The income allowed her to look after herself and support the household. Laura's dream for the future is to continue with further education studies.
She's been running her business for two years so she has succeeded in creating a group of several loyal customers who also recommend her to more people. For her first loan Laura wishes to buy a variety of basic supplies such as cleaning products. Her vision for the future is to establish permanent premises and to continue working to earn the money to pay for further education, support her family, and to have her own things.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Jane A. View original language description.