Orfilia Del Carmen
A loan of $1,000 helps to buy detergent, toothpaste, shampoo, and other basic necessities to stock and diversity her store's inventory.
Orfilia Del Carmen's story
Orfilia is single and has an 11-year-old child who is dependent on her. She and her child live with her sister. They do have relatives who live abroad. For a year Orfilia has made a living selling basic necessities in her store, a position which she learned with the help of her sister. Orfilia tends to her business from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Orfilia is seeking a loan to have capital for her business and thus make it more sustainable. The loaned funds will be serve to buy detergent, toothpaste, shampoo, and other basic necessities to stock her and diversity her business's inventory. She hopes to have the opportunity to increase her sales and profits. Orfilia aspires to have a bigger store and to stabilize the economic condition of her family.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteerAlexandrea Moseley. View original language description.