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The Las del Rio loan group is made up of nine women who live in the Jadan de Gualaceo parish, which has a cold climate.
One of the area's traditional drinks is "chica de jora" (a corn beer) which is shared during celebrations. Wool clothing consisting of a hat, scarf, and pants or skirt is still customary. The people are friendly and warm and strive to succeed and raise their families.
One of the members of this group is Ana. She's 33 years old, married, and has conceived two children in her conjugal union, who are 12 and 18 years old.
Her oldest daughter spend time at home helping with household chores. Her younger son is studying in high school, and her husband works as a bricklayer. The house they live in is their own.
Ana earns her living raising sheep, pigs, chickens, guinea pigs. She has a greenhouse where she grows tomatoes to tell, and also works in agriculture for household consumption.
The money for her loan is to buy seeds, compost and fertilizer to continue her business. Her goal is to improve her economic stability.
In this group: Ana Matilde, María Rosario, Carmen De Los Ángeles, María Eulalia, María Ildaura, Miriam Isabel, Martha Verónica, Carla Dolores, Rosa Hermisina
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer anonymized. View original language description.
