Verónica Johanna

Verónica Johanna and her family live in La Sequita, which is in the canton of Montecristi. This area is known for its rich pre-colonial culture and its handicrafts that have gained national and international recognition.

Verónica Johanna is a hardworking woman who seeks to earn income so that she can help her husband with supporting their family. She raises chickens and pigs. Verónica Johanna buys the animals when they are young and raises them over a period of time before selling them to merchants. She also buys and sells corn, balanced formula, and other types of livestock feed. Verónica Johanna has many customers who buy from her. During the winter season, she also plants corn and peanuts. Her family has several parcels of land that are ready to be planted.

This loan will be used to buy corn, balanced feed, wild rice, and medicines for her animals, as well as seeds for planting.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteerRonan Reodica. View original language description.