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Displaced by the pandemic, Laura found a new life with an old recipe—and a Kiva loan
Displaced by the pandemic, Laura had a dream to create a business selling empanadas in her new home of Ibarra, Ecuador. With the help of a Kiva loan, Laura opened a shop, specializing in the traditional recipe she learned as a child in Colombia. Now that Laura’s business is thriving, she hopes to provide employment for those who need it.
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