Simiona was born in the province of Urubamba in the community of Racchi and is 46 years old. She is married and has four children.
Currently, Simiona lives in the same community where she was born and where she works. She is a farmer and plants barley, wheat, corn and other crops. She also raises small animals, such as guinea pigs, pigs and chickens.
At present, Simiona needs a loan to buy compost and fertilizer.
The “Qorihuayrachina” communal bank meets every 30 days in the community of Racchi, in the province of Urubamba, in the department of Cusco (Peru). Cusco is known as a tourist area and for its trade and its traditional celebrations of Inti Raymi and also because one finds here one of the seven wonders of the world, Machu Picchu.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer anonymized. View original language description.