
Agnabelly Maria
A loan of $1,500 helps to purchase butchered chickens to make good sales and increase her income.

Agnabelly Maria's story
María is 47 years old. She lives with her family in the city of Ibarra, which is characterized by its touristic, culinary, and cultural places. It is located in northern Ecuador.
María is a very active woman who is always thinking of how to improve her financial situation. For six years, she has worked at her business selling plucked chickens. María began this business because she wanted to bring a higher income to her house. María plans to use this business to be more financially stable and to be able to help her child with the best life possible. Of course, María's child is her greatest motivation. María believes that direct sales to customers is very important to entrepreneurs.
María is applying for a loan of 1,500 dollars with which she will purchase more merchandise such as chickens with which she will increase her sales to have a larger profit margin. María is very enthusiastic about this loan and does not want to lose face with any of the customers.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteerWendy H. View original language description.