A loan helped to buy bread, gas, milk, water, colas, pasta, tuna, phone top-ups, cheese, cookies, etc.


Maria Eufemia's story

Maria Eufemia, age 42, is in a common law relationship and has four children, ages 23, 14, 10 and 2 years old. Two attend school. Her spouse works in a private company. They live in the city of Portoviejo, which was affected by the earthquake of April 16, 2016. The city is rich in production of vegetables, legumes, and tropical fruit for domestic consumption.

In her house, Maria Eufemia has a store where she sells all types of products such as rice, sugar, oils, detergents, gas cylinders, legumes, vegetables and fruits.

This loan is to buy bread, gas, milk, water, colas, pasta, tuna, phone top-ups, cheese, cookies, etc.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Joann S.


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It is accompanied by useful, real-life business training.


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