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Sandra is 42 years old and has two children. She is a coffee grower and works under different seals, such as "Certified Organic" and "Free Trade." Sandra sells her coffee beans through COCAFCAL as one of its members. Her main goal is being able to provide for her children so they can lead a decent life and get a good education in order to make the most of future opportunities.
Certified coffee production is a novelty in this region. It allows farmers to charge a better price for their coffee, and it helps maintain the rich local biodiversity. Sandra wants to get her coffee crops certified as organic, and since her coffee plants are in pretty bad condition anyway, she wants to replace them and start getting the new plants certified.
Sandra is requesting this loan to certify her new crops under the "Certified Organic" seal. This will allow her to make a better profit from her coffee beans. She will be able to have a better quality of life and give her children a better education.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Mariana Sanchis. View original language description.
