
Rosa Esmeralda
A loan of $1,400 helps to buy corn and firewood for her tortilla business.

Rosa Esmeralda's story
Rosa is married and has three children, one of whom is dependent on her.
Rosa makes and sells tortillas. She started this business out of a desire and a need to help her husband with household expenses, and she works from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. She also runs a small shop selling staple products from her home. Previously, she sold snacks.
She needs the loan to buy corn and firewood for her tortilla business.
Rosa dreams that her children will study and become successful professionals.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteerFrancesca Ferreccio. View original language description.