Berta Del Carmen
A loan of $1,000 helps to buy a fridge and a stove, tools that will allow her to improve food preservation and preparation.
Berta Del Carmen's story
Berta del Carmen studied through a high school diploma. She is married and lives with her husband, who makes a living working as a bricklayer's assistant. They both work hard in order to improve their living conditions through their jobs.
Carmen makes a living selling prepared food, work that she has five years of experience in. She learned this job from her sister, and it allows her to develop her skills in food preparation. In order to work in her business, she travels by public transport to the place where she makes her sales, and she works on a schedule of 11am until 2pm. She previously worked as a domestic employee.
The loan will be used to buy a fridge and a stove, tools that will allow her to improve food preservation and preparation, which will strengthen her business.
Carmen dreams of improving her income and growing her business, with the objective of achieving a better quality of life through her effort and dedication.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteerAlix F. View original language description.