A loan helped to purchase beverages and sweets to expand her business.


Hilda Elizabeth's story

Hilda is 40-years old. She went to school until ninth grade. She is married, and her husband works as a farmer and rancher. They have four children who live on their own; only one young daughter lives with them.

For the last year, Hilda has run a shop selling bread and beverages. She started the business with her mother. In addition, Hilda sells perfumes and lotions. Previously, Hilda was a homemaker. Now, her daughter is in involved in the business. Hilda starts work at 10 o'clock in the morning and works until the sales have finished.

Hilda needs the loan to purchase beverages and sweets so she can expand her business. The loan will help her to improve her sales.

Hilda hopes to open a larger store where her customers can find all manner of products. And through the store, she would be able to improve her family's standard of living.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Marni Siegal.



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