Dominga is in a common-law marriage, is 44 years old, and has 2 children. She lives with her spouse and children in the municipality of La Ceiba. She has worked selling food for 7 years. She has her business located in her house. In the business, she sells breakfasts, lunches, small pastries, and more. Previously she worked in the home.
She decided to ask for a loan for the amount of 15,000 lempiras to invest it in her business and be able to purchase food products for the sale of dishes. The loan will help her to increase her sales more. Her goal is to grow her business more and, so, be able to increase her income.
Dominga makes her sales to order and as a street vendor.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Wendy H. View original language description.