Felicia Campos Apolinario

Felicia is a dynamic and optimistic woman. She lives in the city of Pucallpa in the Ucayali region. She is 43 years old and is mother to three children, of whom two are adults. Felicia is dedicated to selling candy and refreshments, an activity that she conducts from her home. She is supported by her husband who is dedicated to selling "cebiche" (a typical food.) She has been part of the "Mujeres del 2000" (Woman of 2000) Community Bank for six years.The first loan that she received was for 300 soles which she invested in the purchase of candy. Now, she needs a loan of 1,000 soles which will be used to buy a glass case and also candy.

Translated from Spanish by Kate Divjak, Kiva Volunteer

Felicia es una mujer dinámica y optimista, vive en la ciudad de Pucallpa, región de Ucayali, tiene 43 años, es madre de tres hijos, de los cuales dos son mayores de edad. Felicia se dedica a la venta de golosinas y bebidas refrescantes, actividad que realiza en su casa, cuenta con el apoyo de su esposo que se dedica a vender cebiche (comida típica). Forma parte del Banco Comunal “Mujeres del 2000” desde hace seis años, el primer crédito que recibió fue 300 soles que invirtió en la compra de golosinas, ahora ella necesita un crédito de 1000 soles que será utilizado para comprar una vitrina y también golosinas.

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