María Alejandrina is 48 years old, in a common-law marriage, and has three children. She lives with her family in the municipality of Gracias, Lempira. For 10 years she has had her convenience store business, an activity she does in her own home. Previously, she was a homemaker.
She is currently asking ODEF for a loan for the amount of 34,000 lempiras, which she plans to invest in the purchase of churros, cookies, soft drinks, shampoo, sweets, deodorant, etc. This investment will help her stock her business with new products. Her goal is to grow her business and, so, to help her family financially.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Wendy H. View original language description.