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Francisca is 38, and is a mother and a widow. She did not have the chance to get an education. She has five children, of whom three are going to school. She has a business selling sewing supplies of all kinds. She started this business thanks to her husband's support, and so far has 15 years of experience. She works on her own, as her husband is deceased. She is organizing a group and applying for a loan that she will use to buy merchandise to sell: apron decorations, rhinestones, ribbons etc. She hopes in the future to expand her business, so that she can…

Francisca is 38, and is a mother and a widow. She did not have the chance to get an education. She has five children, of whom three are going to school. She has a business selling sewing supplies of all kinds. She started this business thanks to her husband's support, and so far has 15 years of experience. She works on her own, as her husband is deceased. She is organizing a group and applying for a loan that she will use to buy merchandise to sell: apron decorations, rhinestones, ribbons etc. She hopes in the future to expand her business, so that she can continue supporting her children who are going to school. The other members of the group work in sales, raise animals, and make woven hair ribbons and baskets.