A loan helped to buy disinfectants, brooms, mops, bras, panties, bibidis, boys and girls outfits, boxer shorts, etc.


Magaly Elizabeth's story

Magaly Elizabeth and her family live in Montecristi. This city is known for their handicrafts made of toquilla straw, wicker, piquigua, and wood; especially, the fine toquilla straw hats, which are recognized in the world as “Panama Hat.”

Magaly Elizabeth sells a variety of clothing and underwear for ladies, men and children. She takes the products to homes where she has customers, leaves them on credit, and collects every 8 days.

She also does home cleaning on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

This credit will buy disinfectants, brooms, mops, bras, panties, bibidis, boys' and girls' outfits, boxer shorts, etc.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Nicole Allen.


This loan is special because:

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


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