Kiva Lender: Maria

Location:	Toronto, Ontario Canada
Occupation:	Mompreneur
I loan because:	I believe that their is nothing more powerful than enabling people to learn and work. For those less fortunate, who cannot obtain loans through conventional ways because they do not have a steady job or property to their name, being able to start their own business and potentially be able to sustain their families thanks to loans from entities like Kiva, is an amazing opportunity.
About me:	Perrywinkles Kids designs girls' dresses, specializing in the lost art of hand-smocking. We are based in Toronto, Canada and our dresses are manufactured in Lima, Peru. We visit our manufacturers on a regular basis and we are committed to providing a socially-conscious product.
Check out:	www.perrywinkleskids.com
Member Since:	Mar 2, 2008