Kiva Loans for Asociación Arariwa

Dos De Mayo Group : Peru

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:10:03 PDT

$1,250 of $3,400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 25, 2012

This member belongs to the Communal Bank "Dos de Mayo" (May 2nd), which is located in the District and Province of Cusco in the Department of Cusco.

Luzgarda is a member who is 49 years old, married, and has three children. She divides her time between her daily activities and her business of selling beauty products such as crèmes, colognes, and other items. Luzgarda has been in this business for years so that she can help her family get ahead. She works as a street vendor in order to sell these natural products to friends, relatives, and neighbors. Luzgarda is a cheerful and responsible person who has the drive to succeed on behalf of her family. She is requesting a loan to buy beauty products, such as colognes.

The other members have businesses that involve raising small animals, renting out mountain hiking equipment, selling cosmetics, raising guinea pigs, and managing a grocery store. The member who appears in the smaller photo requested permission to arrive a little late to the meeting for work reasons.

Luzgarda is grateful for receiving her loan in this manner and promises to complete her payments.

Sergio : Peru

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:40:03 PDT

$250 of $475 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Sergio is 49 years old, married, and has two children. He was born in Cusco, Peru, and for a long time he has been providing a taxi service. This line of work is very self-sacrificing as it requires long hours of work every day, and of course the wear and tear on the vehicle. At this opportunity Sergio is asking for a loan because he needs to buy spare parts for the maintenance of his vehicle, which is his work tool. Sergio wants, with time and work, to acquire another car in order to be able to increase his earnings and form a taxi company. Sergio belongs to the communal bank "Señor de los Temblores II" in the city of Cusco, Peru.

Sayhua De Chichubamba Group : Peru

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:00:06 PDT

$125 of $6,425 raised.

Started raising funds on May 25, 2012

These members belong to the Communal Bank "Sayhua de Chichubamba", which is located in the District of Urubamba in Urubamba Province, Department of Cusco.

Beatriz is a member who is 41 years old, in a common-law relationship, and has two children. She divides her time between her daily activities and her business of buying and selling flowers such as carnations, gladiolas, and roses. Beatriz works every day from 10am to 4pm. She has been in this business for years in order to help her family get ahead. Beatriz is a cheerful and responsible person who has the drive to succeed on behalf of her family. The loan she is requesting will be used to buy flowers for her business so that she can have more variety to offer to her customers.

The member who appears in the smaller photo requested permission to arrive a little late to the meeting. The other members engage in businesses such as selling flowers, selling corn, raising animals, managing a grocery store, selling handicrafts, and raising guinea pigs.

Beatriz is grateful to receive her loan in this manner and promises to complete her payments.

Manuela : Peru

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:50:02 PDT

$275 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 22, 2012

Manuela is 57 years old. She alternates her household activities with a small business. For the past ten years, she has been raising livestock, pigs, and other small animals such as guinea pigs and hens. Manuela is taking this opportunity to request a loan to purchase sheep. Manuela belongs to Las Triunfadoras Communal Bank, located in the district of Andahuaylillas in Cusco, Peru.

Señor De Coylluritti De Ccorao Group : Peru

Fri, 18 May 2012 02:50:02 PDT

$500 of $4,550 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

These members belong to the Communal Bank "Señor de Coylluritti de Ccorao", which is located in the city of Cusco.

Irene is a member who is 41 years old, married, and has two children. She divides her time between her daily activities and her restaurant business. Irene works every day in her business so that she can help her family move forward. She prepares various dishes such as chicken and rice, stir-fried beef, soups, and other items. Irene is a cheerful and responsible person who has tremendous drive to succeed and wants to continue working for her family. She is requesting a loan in order to buy new tables and chairs for her restaurant.

The other members engage in businesses such as selling food, selling barley, preparing spicy foods, buying and selling vegetables, managing a grocery store, and selling handicrafts. The member who appears in the corner photo requested permission to be absent for work reasons.

The members are grateful for this method of accessing credit and promise to complete their loan payments.

Marcelina : Peru

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:40:02 PDT

$175 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 24, 2012

Marcelina was born in the city of Quillabamba in La Convención Province, Cusco Department but currently lives in the settlement of Yanahuara. She’s 38-years-old and in a common law relationship; she has three children. Marcelina’s economic activity is selling marmalade. She’s been in this business for several years now and does excellently thanks to the effort she puts into her work. She needs the loan to do some home repairs, that is, she’s going to upgrade the walls and doors. Marcelina belongs to Asociación Arariwa’s “San Martín de Yanahuara” communal bank in Cusco Department.

Daniel Omar : Peru

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:06 PDT

$775 of $1,325 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Daniel Omar is a 24-year-old chef in a touristic restaurant in Cusco. He prepares dishes that are both international and regional in nature. He has had this job for more than two years and says that one of his favorite dishes to prepare is Peruvian ceviche (a seafood dish typically made of fresh raw fish marinated in citric juices). In addition, Daniel Omar and his girlfriend have been running a business, selling artisanal handicrafts for three years. A loan will help him purchase more merchandise from Cusco and Lima such as woven earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Meanwhile, Daniel Omar is also collaborating with his sister to open a restaurant serving Peruvian rotisserie chicken near the popular tourist attraction of Macchu Picchu. In the future, Daniel would like to open a restaurant where he can serve both Peruvian and international cuisine. Daniel Omar is receiving an individual loan as a member of the village bank "El Sr de los Temblores III" in Cusco, which is located in the Andean mountains at 3,400 meters above sea level. The bank is in its first cycle with Asociación Arariwa, although some group members were previously members of other village banks.

Union San Jeronimo Group : Peru

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:00:07 PDT

$625 of $3,025 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 29, 2012

A group of neighbors and friends formed the "Unión San Jerónimo” communal bank in the city of Cusco. The communal bank has been operating for a year now, and it is very well organized. This communal bank is made up of people who are always looking for opportunities to get ahead and provide a better future for their children with their daily efforts. The members' economic activities include, for example, selling food, furniture and cosmetics, while others dedicate themselves to providing services. (The member Sadid is raising her hand in the photograph.) Sadid was born in the district of Cusco, department of Cusco, and she lives in the same city where she was born. She is 19 years old and single. Sadid works in a private transport company, in the secretarial office. She has worked for this company for four months now, and it is going very well for her. On Sundays, Sadid works at one of the most popular markets of the city of Cusco, selling basic grocery products. She has sold groceries for four years, and it is going very well for her, thanks to the dedication she puts into her work. At this time, Sadid needs the loan to buy merchandise on a wholesale basis, such as sacks of sugar and sacks of rice. All of the members are grateful for the opportunity provided to them, and they are committed to making their various loan payments on schedule. Cusco is located in the district and province of Cusco, in the department of Cusco, at the very heart of the ancient city of the Incas. Cusco is known as a tourist attraction thanks to its archaeological centers, its historic city center, its landscapes, its history, and its traditional festival of Inti Raymi, and because one of the seven wonders of the world, Machu Picchu, is found here.

Maribel : Peru

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:40:03 PDT

$350 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Maribel continues as a member of Asocación Arariwa's “Virgen Estrella de Oropesa” community bank. She continues selling 'salchipapas' (Peruvian fast food) and 'ceviche' (a marinated fish dish). She continues making her sales as an itinerant vendor from her cart. She is an entrepreneurial and hard-working woman who provides for her family and seeks out the best opportunities for giving her children a good quality of life. On this occasion, Maribel needs a loan to buy supplies such as fish, lemon, potatoes, chicken, sausage and other products. Maribel is happy to be receiving her loan and pledges to make her repayments on time.

Serafina : Peru

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:09 PDT

$400 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Serafina is 48 years old, married, and has four children. She and her husband have an auto body painting and repair shop. They need this loan for their business, so that they can buy materials. Serafina and her husband hope to be able to build their own home as the result of their work in this busienss. Serafina belongs to the “Señor de los Temblores II” community bank which is located in the city of Cusco, Peru.

Hipolita : Peru

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:20:02 PDT

$150 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 15, 2012

Hipolita was born in the city of Anta and lives in the city in which she was born. Her main business activity is selling dried products. She also sells vegetables and basic household products. On this occasion, she needs a loan to buy basic household products such as, for example, sacks of rice and sugar, and dried products such as wheat, barley, etc. Hipolita is a member of Asociación Arariwa's "Virgen Inmaculada Concepción de Anta" community bank in Cusco province.

Irma : Peru

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:10:02 PDT

$150 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 22, 2012

Irma was born in the city of Anta and lives in the city in which she was born. She has four children. Her main business activity is selling basic household products such as bags of rice, sugar, and other products. Irma also sells vegetables and raises animals such as guinea pigs and hens. She needs this loan to buy more basic household products such as sacks of rice and sugar. Irma is a member of Asociación Arariwa's "Virgen Inmaculada Concepción de Anta community bank in Cusco province.

San Isidro De Yungaqui Group : Peru

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:40:03 PDT

$75 of $5,975 raised.

Started raising funds on May 23, 2012

A group of neighbors and friends formed the Communal Bank "San Isidro de Yungaqui" in the community of Yungaqui in the District of Anta, which is part of Anta Province in the Department of Cusco. This Communal Bank consists of individuals who look at each moment as an opportunity to get ahead. Through their daily efforts, they are able to provide a better future for their children. The business activities of the members are as follows: selling potatoes, selling vegetables, selling milk and cheese, fattening cattle, selling chicken, selling maize, selling food, raising small animals, and providing services such as automobile maintenance.

Sra. Nelida (who has her hand raised in the photo) is a member who is married and has three children. Her main business activity is selling chicken and fish. She has been in this business for several years and is doing very well thanks to the effort she puts into her work. Nelida is taking this opportunity to request a loan for buying merchandise, such as chicken and fish.

The members, in general, are grateful for the opportunity that has been provided and promise to complete the payments on their various loans according to the established terms.

Cusco is located in the Distrct and Province of Cusco in the Department of Cusco. The heart of this ancient city of the Incas is where many archaeological sites are located. The historical center and the landscapes help make Cusco the most enchanting city in the southern region of Peru. Cusco is known for being a tourist and commercial area. It is also known for the traditional festival of Inti Raymi and for being the home of one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu.

Las Margaritas Group : Peru

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:20:02 PDT

$50 of $5,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 24, 2012

The member belongs to the “Las Margaritas” (The Daisies) communal bank located in Urubamba Province’s Urubamba District in Cusco Department. María, 59, is separated and has three children. She alternates her daily activities with a grocery business. She sells various types of products like rice, sugar, milk, snacks and soft-drinks, among others. She’s been in this business for some time and supports her family by means of it. She’s a cheerful, responsible person who works in her business every day. She wants to be able to continue working to continue supporting her family. She’s asking for the loan to buy soft-drinks and snacks for her business. The other members are clothes merchants, sell crafts, stationery shop, grocery store and others work as teachers, hotel receptionist and in grocery store products presales. She is grateful for this means of facilitating credit and commits to make her payments.

Raimunda : Peru

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:20:02 PDT

$300 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 29, 2012

Señora Raimunda is 35 years old. She lives with her partner and they have four children. She was born in the province of Andahuaylas Apurimac, Peru, but she now lives in the Andahuaylillas district in the province of Quispicanchis in Cusco, Peru. Señora Raimunda's business is selling sweets. She sells her products from a cart on the corner of the main street of Andahuaylillas near the local market. At this time she wants a loan to invest in the purchase of products for her business, such as candies, beverages, crackers, and other items. She also sells firewood from her home. This communal bank member belongs to the communal bank "Las Triunfadoras," which is located in the district of Andahuaylillas in the province of Quispicanchis and the department of Cusco.

Dina Doris : Peru

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:06 PDT

$225 of $575 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Dina is now 35 years old, lives with her partner and has two small children. Dina works as a cook for a tourism agency, but additionally has a commercial bazaar in her home. She sells various products, from office items and passementerie to house decorations, etc., in the city of Cusco. Dina requests this loan to invest in buying merchandise and items for her bazaar. She is grateful for the loan and promises to pay her installments in accordance with the schedule of payments. Dina belongs to the "Los Triunfadoras" communal bank, located in Andahuaylillas district, in Quispicanchis province, in Cusco department.

Hugo : Peru

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:52 PDT

$150 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Hugo was born in Cusco, Peru. He is 30 years old, lives with his partner, and has three small children. Hugo's work is selling and distributing cylinders of propane, a job he has been doing for some time and which has helped him support his household. Hugo is requesting this loan to buy a photocopier, an investment that will mean an additional income and, of course, the strengthening of his finances and improvement of his family. With this investment Hugo hopes to make his business grow and continue working to secure his business and its continuance.

Jenny Julieta : Peru

Tue, 01 May 2012 14:30:25 PDT

$175 of $475 raised.

Started raising funds on May 1, 2012

Jenny is 30 years old, she lives with her partner and she has 2 young children. Her main activity is selling food in a very important fair of her community. On top of this she also sells clothes, and it is precisely for this that Jenny needs a loan: to buy products such as clothes and shoes to sell during the fair. In time, Jenny wants to buy a car to transport her products from her house to the fair, in order to save time and money; this would also mean engaging more comfortably in her activity. Jenny is a member of “Señor de los Temblores II” (Lord of Earthquakes II), a Communal Bank of the town of Cusco.

Miguel : Peru

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:00:03 PDT

$50 of $950 raised.

Started raising funds on May 22, 2012

Miguel was born in the city of Anta and lives in the city in which he was born. His main business activity is selling basic household products in the city of Anta where he rents small premises. On this occasion, he needs a loan to buy basic household products such as sacks of rice and sugar, boxes of soft drinks and cookies, bags of candies and other products. Miguel is a member of Asociación Arariwa's "Virgen Inmaculada Concepción de Anta" community bank in Cusco province.

Union Y Prosperidad Group : Peru

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:20:02 PDT

$75 of $3,725 raised.

Started raising funds on May 16, 2012

These are members of the “UNION Y PROSPERIDAD” ["Unity and Prosperity"] communal bank. This bank is located in the district of Cusco, which belongs to the province of Cusco and the department of Cusco. The borrower is Sulma, who is single. She is 48 years old and has 2 children. She works in her business selling clothing. She sells pants, sweaters and blouses for women and men. She is also a primary school teacher. Through her work and her business, the borrower is helping her children get ahead. Her dream is to have a store where she can sell the clothing. She is requesting the loan to buy blouses, sweaters and pants on a wholesale basis. The other members work in businesses selling toy stuffed animals, selling handicrafts, selling firewood, and operating a grocery store. The borrower is grateful to all those who are contributing to her dream in this way, and she is committed to making her loan payments on schedule.