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The women of this rural area have found in animal husbandry an opportunity to generate an income without neglecting their homes. For Aura, a fifty-two-year-old woman, this business has been effective. She is the mother of seven daughters, but unfortunately she had two miscarriages, and two passed away when they were babies. Now she only has three daughters (from 25 to 32 years of age), married with four children.
Aura started raising animals (chickens, pigs, turkeys, and cows) twelve years ago, selling them from home and at the local market. At this time, she needs to increase the number of animals in her pens. With this, her third Kiva loan, Aura will buy turkeys, chickens, and firewood in bulk to cook the animals' grain.
Seven Maya Mam women comprise “Fuente Del Norte”, part of the Friendship Bridge community bank. They live in the rural area of the San Marcos Department. Most of them work raising domestic animals and planting staple crops (corn, beans, and squash). Since Aura and the other women have little formal education, the monthly training sessions are of great importance to them. Through this knowledge sharing, they learn to administer their businesses and take care of themselves and their families. Friendship Bridge calls this combination of loans, training, and health "Microcrédito Plus".
By financing this loan, Kiva lenders benefit women and entire families!
In this group: Aura Marina, Idalia Elvira, Sara Cupertina, Wendy Edilsa , Eluvia , Claudia Antelma , Filomena
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Violeta. View original language description.
