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Maria
A loan of $1,275 helps to buy compost and maintain her crops.
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Maria's story
Maria is 60 years old and lives in the municipality of El Peñol Nariño in the village El Rincon. She lives with her husband. She is a woman dedicated to agriculture who has worked from a very young age in the agricultural sector. She acquired knowledge about crop management (guava) and currently works in growing guava. The guava harvest is delivered to the merchants of the municipality, which generates income that helps her support her home and improve her quality of life and that of her family, and currently her income is constant and stable,
She is requesting a loan for the value of $ 5,212,000 COP to invest in the purchase of compost and maintenance of the crop, to obtain benefits and have more profits. She states that it is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the growth of small businesses in the agricultural sector.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteerCindy Kendall. View original language description.