Emisela Yamileth

Emisela is 23 years old and studied through secondary school. She is currently a single mother and has a daughter who depends on her. She lives with her parents and her daughter, with whom she shares her home and receives support with the family care.

For over four years, Emisela has operated a store of staple products in her home. She learned this activity with her mother who also offers her support in the business. The store is located in her house and she serves her customers every day with a schedule of 7:00 in the morning to 6:00 in the afternoon. In addition, she is an employee at a private company and this serves her to generate additional income. Previously she only worked at the household tasks.

The loan will be designated for the purchase of glass shelving which will allow her to display her products better and offer more organized service to her customers.

Emisela dreams of converting her store into one of the best options in her zone, offering competitive prices. Likewise, she wants to improve her daughter's living conditions and, with the support of her mother, manage to build her own house in the future.

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