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María is a member of the Nuevo Porvenir Communal Bank. She lives in the Cumbe parish. This place has a cold climate, its people are very charismatic and friendly, and they maintain their culture and traditions. They are merchants, they raise animals, and they farm.
María, age 60, is married and has seven children. Two of her children are married, two are in the university, and three of them work and help her with the household finances. Her husband works doing auto body repair. He works in his own shop. The house they live in is their own.
María has been selling food for 20 years. She works every day without a fixed schedule. She raises guinea pigs, chickens, and pigs at home.
She has been in her communal bank for 15 years. She will use her new loan to buy pots, a blender, cutlery, and other products for her food business.
Her goal is to have a restaurant.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ginny Kalish. View original language description.
