Claudia lives with her partner and a child, age 16. Claudia states that her mother taught her how to manage a store selling staple goods. She was able to establish her own business 14 years ago. She works Monday to Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
She is requesting a loan to be able to stock the inventory of her business. She will use the borrowed funds to buy beverages, sugar, dairy products, and other items to stock the inventory of her store. During the months of November and December, sales increase and so profits will be better.
Her dreams are to have economic stability and to provide a better education for her child.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Joann S. View original language description.