Maria Ismelda

María is 58 years old and studied up to the ninth grade in school. She is married and her spouse works as a mason. She has three children, who are independent. 

For 11 years, she has worked making and selling food, a trade she learned from her parents. The business operates in her house and she tends it with a schedule of 11:00 in the morning to 2:00 in the afternoon. In addition, she complements her income by working as a domestic employee.

María needs the loan to purchase supplies such as rice, vegetables, meat, chicken, salt, pepper, and other necessary ingredients to make her dishes. This investment will allow her to maintain the quality of her products and better serve her customers.

Her dream is for her business to continue growing, increasing her income, and so, contributing to better living conditions for her family, ensuring greater stability and wellbeing in her household.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteerWendy H. View original language description.