The “Jehová Jire” communal bank has 9 members. What they have in common is that they all live in the Manuel Corza settlement. They are neighbors and have known each other for a long time. It is located in Lima department.
They have collaborated with EDAPROSPO-Prosperidad for 5 years. Currently, Elsa, 49, is group president. She’s married and she makes and sells various regional food items like: tortas (sandwiches), cakes, pies, custard, snacks, etc. She’s been in this line of work for 3 years. She also sells clothing like sweaters and pants for children and adults.
The other group members are in a variety of commercial activities. One of them sells clothing and accessories. Two others are domestic employees.
Two sell prepared meals and one is a hostess. Two sell sweets, another is a cleaning lady and the other sells groceries.
Elsa will use the loan to buy assorted winter clothing; her great wish is to set up a candy store in her home.
(The little boy in the photo is a member’s son)
In this group: Nadia Melisa, Rosa, Hermila Helina, Elsa Flor, Misha Janin, Simiona, Katheryn Emilia, Robert, Elizabeth Digna
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer anonymized. View original language description.