Marcelino

Marcelino is 58 years old, has been married for 39 years, and is the father of six children. At present the family lives in their own house. He cultivates fruit-bearing plants, and after each harvest his wife sells the produce at the nearby markets in their neighborhood each weekend. When he is not working on the cultivation, he works as a carpenter from a small space in their house that has been set up as his workshop. Marcelino is happy and pleased to build many types of custom-ordered furniture. The tools he uses in his work are indispensable because they save him time and effort. He has been involved in this business for the last 17 years and because of his experience, he is able to creatively finish the different pieces he makes, to the great satisfaction of his customers. Marcelino has recently delegated the role of president of the communal bank to another member. During his tenure he worked with efficiency and responsibility. This is the 5th loan with MFP and he has always made payments punctually. With some of the funds requested, he will buy a sander; with the remaining funds, fertilizer for the plants he cultivates. Marcelino is grateful to MFP because it has made it possible for him to continue working.

Translated from Spanish by Lisette Artiga, Kiva Volunteer

Marcelino tiene 58 años, está casado hace 39 años, es padre de 6 hijos y actualmente viven en su casa propia. Se dedica a la siembra de plantas frutales, después de cada cosecha su esposa comercializa sus productos en los mercados más cercanos de su zona cada fin de semana. Cuando no se ocupa de sus cultivos realiza labores de carpintero en un pequeño espacio de su casa que se ha convertido en su taller de trabajo, Marcelino se siente muy feliz y complacido de realizar todo tipo de muebles, según el pedido de sus clientes, para ello es indispensable las herramientas que utilice, porque ellas le ahorran tiempo y esfuerzo. Desde hace 17 años que realiza este oficio y con toda la experiencia ganada ahora le pone mucha creatividad en el acabado de sus diferentes piezas, por lo que sus clientes se van muy satisfechos. Marcelino acaba de delegar su cargo de presidente en su banco comunal a otro miembro, en todo este tiempo demostró eficiencia y responsabilidad en su labor. Este es su 5to préstamo con MFP pagando con puntualidad sus cuotas. Con una parte del dinero que solicita comprará de una máquina lijadora, y con el resto, fertilizantes para sus cultivos. Marcelino le tiene mucho aprecio a MFP, porque le ha posibilitado seguir trabajando.

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