María works selling hammocks and has done this for some years. She lives in her own house with her husband, who works in agriculture, and their four children, who help her make the hammocks. She sells her goods in the different settlements close to her home. She is able to cover some of the household expenses with what she makes from her sales. María is requesting a loan to buy colored thread and yarn so she can keep making the hammocks and make better profits so she can give her family more economic stability.
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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Alison Hynd. View original language description.