Jessica Jeaneth

Jessica is a proactive woman, who participated for many years in a community bank in Puente de Amistad. She is thirty years old, married and the mother of six children (3 to 13 years old). Jessica's four children are in primary school. Although Jessica only went to school until third grade, she has persevered in having a business. For twelve years, she has been dedicated to arranging threads, which are used to make textiles. By selling this product monthly, she can earn income and help with household expenses.

Jessica also has other businesses: for seven years she has been selling casual clothing in a rented space, and she raises chickens, pigs and cows. She sells the animals live and sometimes butchers them to sell the meat. With her business growing, Jessica needs to increase capital, and for the first time, she is applying for an individual loan from Kiva. She will buy casual clothes and more animals. Jessica feels supported by an employee and sometimes her husband. She envisions having larger businesses and continuing to contribute to the home economy.

Jessica is a speaker of the Mayan K'iche language, and she live in the Department/State of Totonicapán. In addition to access to the loan, she will also have business advice to expand her business. Topics such as good business administration, inventory, and good customer service are a fundamental part of the new program called “Bridge to Success” from Puente de Amistad.

Thank you!

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