Virginia Esperanza

Virginia Esperanza and her family live in the city of Portoviejo, a city rich in the production of vegetables, legumes, and tropical fruits for domestic consumption. It has beaches and a variety of touristic sites.

Virginia Esperanza has had a disability from birth, which prevents her from walking easily. She uses crutches, so she gets around and a granddaughter at her house helps her with the sales when she is not studying, though she is the one who always serves her customers. Every day, she sells water, soft drinks, hydrating drinks, snacks and candies, and makes fruit ice cream, and chocolate milk, which are highly requested by her customers who come to purchase them.

She is very grateful to the good people who help her with the loans. With them, she can continue supporting her family, who need it a lot. This loan is to purchase materials for the ice cream and bolos, caramels, lollipops, cookies, potato chips, soft drinks, water, etc.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteerWendy H. View original language description.