Maria Tereza

María Tereza, age 54, is married and lives with her husband and child in Campana, Puerto Cortés. For 12 years she has worked selling tamales and bread from her house, after previously doing housework.

She requests a loan of 25,000 Lempiras to invest in corn, flour, sugar, milk, cheese, and jellies, with the goal of increasing production, attracting more customers, and generating greater income. Her goal is to establish a shop of her own, to ensure the education of her children and to provide a better quality of life for her family.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteerJoann S. View original language description.