A loan helped to buy snack foods, cookies, soft drinks, shampoo, candies, deodorants, and other products.


Maria Elvira's story

María Elvira is 32 years old, married, and has four children. She lives with her family in the town of Tocoa, Colon. For the past six years, she has operated a convenience store in her home. She previously was a full-time housewife.

María Elvira is currently requesting a loan from ODEF in the amount of 25,000 HNL. She plans to buy snack foods, cookies, soft drinks, shampoo, candies, deodorants, and other products. This investment will help restock her business with new products. Her goal is to grow her business so that she can help her family financially.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ronan Reodica.


This loan is special because:

It is accompanied by financial education and provides borrowers access to a savings account.



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