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Nicolasa Mejia (pictured above in red) used to be a housewife, until she got a divorce. Now she has her own business. Her kids are still her priority and she insists on calling them her babies, even though they are now 13 and 14. She received a loan with Esperanza two years ago and with that began her business. Nicolasa sells health, beauty, and basic hygiene products from her home; in that way she can still be close to her kids. She lives in Barrio Lindo in San Pedro de Macoris. Even though translated it means Beautiful neighborhood. Barrio Lindo can have its troubles. To name the most prominent ones, there is no constant running water - sometimes the town is left three to four days without water. Electricity goes out unpredictably every day, sometimes for a few hours but sometimes for half a day, and crime has risen so much that you cannot walk by yourself after it gets dark. Yet with all those circumstances Nicolasa’s business has proven to be successful. She is now on her third loan with Esperanza and is quite satisfied with her steady income. She laughs and smiles at me, confessing that she wishes her business can keep on gaining momentum because one day she hopes to own her own car.

Please strongly consider loaning to Nicolasa. She is diligent and deserves an opportunity to grow her business and eventually own her own car. Esperanza thanks you for your time and consideration.

Maira Flores
Summer Intern ‘09





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