Kiva Loans for Caja Rural Señor de Luren

Luisa : Peru

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:30:03 PDT

$575 of $1,075 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Luisa is a 29-year-old mother of 3 children whom she and her husband provide for. They are her reason for living. She lives in the city of Pucallpa, which is in the Peruvian jungle where there is a large variety, and more importantly, beautiful, flora and fauna As all good Peruvians, she enjoys typical Peruvian food and one of her favorite dishes is “Ahumado de Pescado” (smoked fish). Her parents didn’t have the recourses for schooling and so she has a grade 6 education. She would have liked to study dressmaking Luisa works hard at her grocery business in the daytime for about 6 hours a day and can attend up to 30 clients. She believes her business does well because she is very nice to her clients. Luisa is very grateful to the Kiva lenders. Thanks to their help, she will be able to buy more merchandise for her business, like rice, sugar and vegetable soups, among other things; that way she’ll have a larger variety of products, she’ll improve her income and she can continue working to achieve her biggest dream: to have a bigger business and improve the quality of life of her family.

Judith Adriana : Peru

Sat, 05 May 2012 05:10:02 PDT

$500 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 5, 2012

Judith is 19 years old, enthusiastic and hardworking. Humble and simple, she lives with her mother, whom she helps a lot thanks to the income derived from her small shop, since her mother works as a cleaning lady and her income is meagre. She lives in Imperial, a city blessed with warm weather, beautiful beaches, agricultural and commercial activities. Judith went through a lot of efforts and had to save money to set up her own business of selling clothes from a small stand at the market. It was difficult at first because she did not know much about business, but thanks to her cleverness and desire to get ahead she has been learning more and more. Her business is now one year old and she attributes its success to her being nice to her customers and selling quality clothing at affordable prices. Judith is very grateful for Kiva's help, which has enabled her to buy more supplies for her shop, particularly winter clothing, as this season draws nearer. This improvement will enable her to offer a greater variety of products and she will be able to increase her income, which will in turn help her in her daily struggle to make her greatest dream come true : "to make my mum proud and give her a good quality of life".

Clever Alberto : Peru

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:50:04 PDT

$50 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Clever is a very happy man. His is 36 years old and the father of two children, ages 13 and 11. He loves them very much and they are his reason for living and moving forward. His home is located in the city of Ica, a town that is characterized by its warm and welcoming climate at all times of the year. Like a good Peruvian, Clever loves the typical food of his country and for that reason one of his favorite dishes is the tasty Escabeche. Clever works with great effort in his business as a taxi driver. He works around 12 hours per day and he can carry up to 30 clients per day. He believes he is doing well in his business because he is very friendly and hard-working. Clever is very grateful for the Kiva loans since thanks to their help he has been able to improve his car and support his wife in her business of cosmetic sales. This helps Clever improve his income and get ahead in order to accomplish his big dream: "To give his children a good education."

Percy Alberto : Peru

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:40:02 PDT

$375 of $1,125 raised.

Started raising funds on May 24, 2012

Percy is a young man who is 30 years of age. He lives with his parents, who engage in agriculture and also receive a great deal of support from his work. Their home is located in the city of Imperial, which is known for its agriculture, specifically crops such as corn, cotton, and other commodities. Percy is very enthusiastic and is studying gastronomy since he enjoys cooking. He had worked at a restaurant and gradually saved up money so that he could buy a motorcycle taxi, which is what he uses now for his work. He works at his business approximately 10 hours a day and is able to serve up to 20 customers in a day. Percy believes he is doing well in his business because he is very charismatic and, above all, respectful of his customers.

Percy is grateful to his customers. Thanks to the assistance that has been provided, he will be able to buy a motorcycle taxi. This will enable him to have another vehicle by which he can improve his income and his quality of life. Percy continues to strive toward fulfilling his greatest dream of finishing the construction of his house and opening a restaurant.

Ronald : Peru

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:00:10 PDT

$700 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

Ronald, 28, is a young man living in the city of Camana, a city noted for having beautiful beaches where one can enjoy the beauty of its scenery. Fishing and agriculture also occur here, especially the growing of rice that’s considered to be among the world’s best. We can also find a variety of typical dishes, especially the very delicious “Chupe de Camarones.” When he has free time available he likes to go fishing and for walks on the beach; he also likes to enjoy one of his favorite dishes which is the very delicious “Arroz con Pollo.” Ronald works with diligence in his paint store. He spends about 12 hours daily and can see up to 16 customers per day. He believes that he does well in his business because he’s very kind and above all very respectful to his customers. Ronald is very grateful to Kiva lenders because thanks to the help they’ve given him he will be able to buy merchandise for his business like paint, brushes and sandpaper, among others, which will allow him to have a wider variety of products to offer as well as improve his income to continue striving every day to make his greatest dream a reality: to own a house.

Rosa Emperatriz : Peru

Wed, 23 May 2012 05:20:04 PDT

$325 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 23, 2012

Rosa is a 30-year old young woman that lives with her small son, who is 7 years old. Rosa loves him very much; he is her reason for living, and what drives her to go out each day with enthusiasm and a great desire to work. Her home is located in the city of Ica, which is characterized for having a warm climate year-round. It is an agricultural area that produces, primarily, grapes, cotton, and paprika, among other crops. When Rosa has free time, she likes to play volleyball with her friends and neighbors. Also, at times, she likes to eat one of her favorite dishes, the delicious “Ceviche with Rice and Duck”. Rosa works in her business selling clothing with great enthusiasm. She dedicates herself to working around 4 hours per day, since she also cleans houses. She believes that things are going well in her business because she is very kind to her customers and, most of all, is a hard worker. Rosa is very thankful for the Kiva loans given that, thanks to the help they have provided, she will be able to buy more merchandise for her enterprise. In particular, she can purchase winter clothing such as sweaters, pants, tracksuits, and jackets, among other items. In this way, she’ll have a greater variety of products to offer to customers and improve her income to continue working towards making her biggest dream a reality: “To have a lingerie and costume jewelry store.”

Lourdes Andrea : Peru

Wed, 23 May 2012 07:10:02 PDT

$300 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 23, 2012

Lourdes is 43 years old and is a hard-working and, above-all, enthusiastic woman. She lives with her 17-year-old son who she loves very much and who is her happiness and purpose in life. She also lives with her husband who is her right hand and above all supports her in all that she undertakes to do. He works on his farm where he harvests corn. Together with Lourdes they contribute to the household expenses. Their house is located in the city of Pisco, which is characterised by beautiful beaches, and is also near the Ballestas Islands, which receive an infinite number of tourists all-year-round to see their fauna and amazing landscapes. With a lot of hard work, and saving a lot, she works in her business selling chicken soup and other dishes on her menu. She works around 8 hours a day and receives up to 20 customers a day. She has been working in her business for 2 years. It was a bit difficult for her at first, but as the days passed it improved. She believes her business is going well because she is very friendly with the customers and above all because she is a good cook. Lourdes is very grateful to the Kiva lenders since thanks to their help she will be able to buy tables, chairs and a freezer. In this way she will be able to provide a better service to her customers and maintain better food supplies for the preparation of her dishes. This will improve her income and allow her to continue fighting each day to make her biggest dream come true: to give her son a good education.

Juan Humberto : Peru

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:40:03 PDT

$200 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 24, 2012

Juan is a young man, 28 years old, who lives in the city of Ica, a place known for a warm climate year round. It is also known for farming, especially cotton, grapes, asparagus, paprika, and other things. There are many tourists throughout the year because the Huacachina Lagoon is located here, in the middle of spectacular sand dunes. When he has free time, Juan likes to play soccer and eat his favorite food, "escabeche de pescado" [pickled fish]. He studied electronics at a technical school, but he would have liked to go to university to be a technical engineer. Juan works with enthusiasm at his business maintaining and repairing computers and electronic systems. He works around 8 hours a day and can tend to up to 15 clients in a day. He says he thinks that his business is going well because he's known by his customers and because he provides friendly service. Juan is very happy and grateful to the Kiva lenders because, thanks to the help they've given him, he will be able to buy tools and materials for repairing computers, like memory cards, needle-nose pliers, , among other things. This way he will have the necessary materials to do his work and increase his income. This will allow him to continue making progress towards his greatest dream: "to have a computer maintenance business."

Edwar Ruben : Peru

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:54 PDT

$300 of $575 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

Edwar is a very hardworking man. He is the father an eight-year-old little boy for whom he works very hard and, more than anything, with a lot of drive to be able to give him a quality life and, most of all, a happy life. Their home is in the district of Parcona. This is an agrarian district that is also known for the generosity of its inhabitants. When he has free time, he likes to go for walks and he also likes to eat one of his favorite dishes, the delicious "arroz con pollo." Edwar works at his shoe repair business with a lot of enthusiasm. He spends about 10 hours per day there and he can see up to 15 customers daily. He believes his business is doing well because he is very responsible and polite to his customers, which is why they recommend him. Edwar is very thankful to Kiva's lenders, as it is thanks to their help that he will be able to buy leather, thread to sew shoes, glue, and soles, among other things. This will give him the tools he needs to do his work, which will allow him to keep fighting day after day to achieve his greatest dream: to have a shoemaking business.

Erick Alain : Peru

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:00:10 PDT

$250 of $575 raised.

Started raising funds on May 22, 2012

Erick is a very hard-working, enthusiastic 34-year-old man who lives with his wife and their son, who is 5 years old and very mischievous. They love their son very much, and work hard to provide a better future for him. Their home is located in the city of Ica, which is known for its year-round hot climate and for the Huacachina Lagoon, which is visited by countless tourists every year. Ica is located in an agricultural region that is known for growing cotton, paprika, asparagus and grapes. When he has free time, Erick likes to fix things, and also enjoys eating one of this favorite dishes, the delicious, “Arroz con Pollo,” (Chicken with Rice). He was able to complete his studies in secondary school, but would have liked to continue with a degree in civil engineering. Erick is enthusiastic in this daily work as a construction operator. He works about 10 hour per day, and he believes that his construction business is going so well because he is responsible, friendly, and always completes the orders that his clients give him. Erick is very grateful to Kiva lenders, and thanks to their support, he will be able to rent machinery for his construction business, including a spin mixer, blades, and other machines. He hopes these investments will help him as he works to accomplish his great dream of giving his son the opportunity to choose a profession.

Maria Luz : Peru

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:00:05 PDT

$175 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 24, 2012

Maria, age 55, is hardworking and enthusiastic. She is the mother of three grown children who are already married, so she moves forward alone and with great effort. Above all, she possesses the love that only a mother could have for her children. Her home is located in the city of Pisco, which is known for its warm climate and beautiful beaches. Pisco is also known for the Ballesta Islands, which are constantly visited by tourists throughout the year. With great effort and dedication, Maria works in her business of selling juices and refreshments. She works approximately 10 hours a day and is able to serve up to 15 customers in a day. Maria believes she is doing well in her business because she tries very hard and the juices she sells taste good.

She is extremely grateful to the Kiva lenders. Thanks to the support they have provided, she will be able to make improvements to her home, which was impacted by the earthquake in 2007. Her house was flooded since it is located near the sea. The movement of the ground forced a few meters of water into her home. The improvements she will make include reinforcement of the walls, which will allow her to have a better quality of life. Maria continues to strive each day to fulfill her greatest dream of having a home in good condition and opening a cafeteria at the university.

Yan Marcos : Peru

Sat, 26 May 2012 19:40:02 PDT

$25 of $575 raised.

Started raising funds on May 26, 2012

Yan is 20 years old and lives with his wife who is his support and his right hand in everything. Their home is located in the city of Chincha, which is known for its warm weather. In addition, the inhabitants of this city have the gift for preparing delicious dishes. Chincha is also the site of the greatest victories in Peruvian sports. When he has free time, Yan enjoys eating one of his favorite dishes, the flavorful "carapulcra" (a spicy Peruvian stew served with dried potatoes).

As the sun rises, Yan begins his duties at an agricultural plant as an operator. He works approximately 10 hours a day. His work is very tiring since he must operate various machines, so he must always be very careful. He believes he is doing well in his job because he is responsible and, most of all, very honest.

Yan is extremely grateful to the Kiva lenders. Thanks to the assistance they have provided, he will be able to buy a bed and a few appliances in order to furnish his home. This will allow him to gradually provide his wife a home with better living conditions. Yan continues to strive toward fulfilling his greatest dream of having a house of his own since he currently lives in a rental.

Rosalva Marily : Peru

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:00:06 PDT

$475 of $875 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Rosalva is a very hardworking woman, she is a mother to a 2 year old whom she loves very much and is her devotion, although at his age, he gives her green hair because he is very restless but each mischief gives her a smile. Her home is located in the city Camana, a city characterized by its beautiful beaches, agriculture, especially the rice fields, and fishing. When Rosalva has free time she likes to go out with her family.

Day to day, Rosalva works hard in her business, she is a seamstress, a job that she does in her home. She works about 10 hours a day and cares for 5 customers daily. Rosalva believes her business does well because she is very dedicated to her work and finishes her work on time.

Rosalva is very thankful with the Kiva lenders since thanks to your help, she will be able to buy fabric to make her items as well as making some improvements to her home. This will help her improve her earnings and quality of life which will allow her to keep working hard each day to make her greatest dream come true: “Give her son a better education.”

Maria Milagros : Peru

Wed, 09 May 2012 16:50:03 PDT

$425 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 9, 2012

Maria is a very hardworking person. She and her husband have a 10-year-old son and they both strive everyday to get him ahead so that he can live a good and happy life. Their house is located in the town of Chincha, which is known for being home to the great glories of Peruvian sports. The town is also known for the fact that its people are skilled at food preparation. When she has free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and taking care of them. She also enjoys making her favorite dish, the delicious "picante de res" (spicy meat stew). Maria works on her beauty product selling business with a lot of enthusiasm. She works around 8 hours a day and she can serve up to 10 customers a day. She believes that her business does well because she's very charismatic and most of all because she's very very well-known among customers. Maria is very thankful to Kiva lenders, because thanks to their help she will be able to purchase a washing machine and a television for her home. With this improvement, she will be able to improve her family's living conditions, since they didn't have these appliances. They are above all for her son's convenience. Maria will keep on working on a daily basis in order to make her biggest dream come true: "To build her house with noble materials".

Yasmin Jordany : Peru

Tue, 15 May 2012 02:10:02 PDT

$175 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 15, 2012

Yasmin, 23, is a hard-working, young woman who is especially enthusiastic and optimistic. She is the mother of a six-year-old son and makes every effort to raise him on her own, since the boy's father left them and she had to become both mother and father. Her house is located in the city of Nazca which is known for its warm climate and for the "Líneas de Nazca" (Nazca Lines), which are extensive drawings in the middle of a large, dry field which is visited by many tourists every year. In her free time she enjoys listening to music with her little boy, since they begin to sing and have fun even though they don't sing very well. She also enjoys eating her favorite dish, which is the delicious "Ceviche". Yasmin works with enthusiasm at her hamburguer business and is also active in artisan fishing. She works about six hours and attends to up to 15 customers a day. She believes business is doing so well because she enjoys it and is determined to get ahead. Yasmin is very grateful to the Kiva lenders because, through their help, she has been able to provide maintenance for her boat (paint, motor and registration). This will enable her to improve her income and quality of life to continue striving toward her goal of: "Building her own house".

Norma Mercedes : Peru

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:40:02 PDT

$125 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

Norma is a very humble and charismatic woman. She lives with her husband, who she relies on and is her main support. They have a 15-year-old son who, even though they love him very much, sometimes drives them crazy because of his age. Norma works every day to ensure that her son has everything he needs and to have a happy life full of love. Her home is located in the city of Pucallpa in the Peruvian jungle, surrounded by marvelous flora and fauna. It has a warm climate, and is an ideal place to relax and appreciate the beauty of nature. When Norma has some spare time she likes to go for walks with her family, as well as to eat one of her favorite dishes, ceviche. Norma works enthusiastically in her clothes sales business every day. She works around 12 hours daily and can handle up to 50 customers. She thinks that her business is going well because she offers quality products and, above all, because her prices are accessible and she is friendly to her customers. Norma would like to thank the Kiva lenders, as their help will allow her to buy more goods for her business, such as children’s clothing, women’s blouses and pants, among others. This will enable her to offer a wider variety of products to her customers and her income will improve. She will continue working every day to realize her biggest dream – to have her own clothing workshop.

Catherine Del Rosario : Peru

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:07 PDT

$350 of $575 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

Catherine is a young woman of 22 who lives in the city of Pisco. This city is known for its warm climate, beautiful beaches and tourist attractions, such as the Ballestas Islands and the "Candelabra of Paracas." The main activities are agriculture and fishing. When she has some free time, Catherine likes to go out to have fun for a while and also take the opportunity to eat one of her favorite dishes: the delicious ceviche. She only finished secondary school, but she would have liked to study nursing. Each day, Catherine works in her business selling clothing and renting video games. She dedicates herself to her business about 8 hours each day, and she can serve up to 50 customers in a day. She believes that her business is going well for her because she treats her customers in a very friendly manner. Catherine is very grateful to the Kiva lenders because thanks to the help provided to her, she will be able to buy more merchandise for her business, such as clothing for the winter season, especially sweaters, coats, and jackets, among others. In this way she will have a greater variety of products and will be able to improve her income. This will permit her to keep working to make her greatest dream a reality: "having her own house."

Ysaura Ysabel : Peru

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:40:04 PDT

$100 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 21, 2012

Ysaura is a young woman of 31. She lives together with her husband and her two children who are 14 and 3 years old. She loves her children dearly and works hard so that she is able to provide them with a decent life and a better future. Ysaura's home is located in the city of Pisco. This city is noted for its hot climate, its beautiful beaches, and its tourist spots which include 'el Candelabro' (a prehistoric geoglyph) and the Ballestas Islands. These places receive a large number of tourists throughout the year. Whenever she has any time free, Ysaura enjoys going out for walks with her little ones in order to have fun and spend time together. She also enjoys eating one of her favorite dishes, the delicious 'chilcano' (a soup made from tuna and seaweed) and duck with rice. Ysaura only managed to study at high school but she would have liked to have gone on to study accountancy. Ysaura works, with a lot of enthusiasm, in her business buying and selling recycled materials. She works around 11 hours a day and can serve up to ten customers. She works alongside her husband who is a great support and her right-hand man. She believes that her business is doing well because she is always cheerful and her customers feel comfortable with the service that she provides. Ysaura is very grateful to Kiva lenders because, thanks to their help, she will be able to repair her small 'motocarga' (motorbike with trailer) and buy more recycled materials to sell. This will allow her to have a vehicle which is in a good state of repair for transporting her merchandise. She will also have more products to sell. She will continue working hard every day in order to fulfill her biggest dream: to own her own premises and ensure her children have a good profession.

Enma Rosa : Peru

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:40:02 PDT

$75 of $575 raised.

Started raising funds on May 22, 2012

Emma is the mother of a 13 year old. She loves him very much, and she works with great effort every day in order to get him ahead and provide him with a good quality of life. Her house is in the Parcona district in Ica, Perú. This district is known for its warm and welcoming climate. It is also known for its agriculture, especially its potato and cotton crops. There are a number of large farms in the district that provide jobs to local people. When she has free time Emma likes to listen to music. She also loves to prepare one of her favorite dishes, “Arroz Chaufa” (fried rice). With the fruit of her labor she was able to study to be a nurse’s assistant, but she would have liked to have studied to be a licensed nurse. Emma very enthusiastically goes to work in her business of selling groceries. She devotes herself to her work for around ten hours a day, and she can tend to 20 customers daily. She believes that her business is going well for her because she is very friendly, especially with the customers. She is very grateful to the Kiva lenders. Thanks to the help they have given her, she will be able to buy more merchandise for her business. She will buy things like rice, sugar, noodles, and tuna, among others. This way she will be able to have a greater variety of products to offer her customers, and this will improve her income. She will continue working day to day in order to make her biggest dream come true, “To give her son a good profession and a happy life”.

Luisa Isabel : Peru

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:00:05 PDT

$150 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 23, 2012

Isabel is a hard-working, enthusiastic mother of two children, aged 14 and 12, who she is raising with much sacrifice on her own, since the children's father left her. She has become both mother and father to them and provides them with loving care every day. She lives in the city of Nazca, a city known for its warm climate and agriculture, especially for its prickly pear, cotton and corn crops, among others. In her free time she enjoys playing volleyball with her friends and neighbors. She also enjoys eating her favorite dish of chicken with rice. She only has a high school education but would like to have studied gastronomy. With much effort, Luisa works at her food business selling hot dogs and fries, broaster chicken and other dishes. She spends about six hour and attends to up to 15 customers a day. She believes the business is going so well because she is a good cook. Isabel is very grateful to the Kiva lenders, because thanks tho their support she will be able to buy tables, chairs and a blender. This will enable her to provide better customer service and have the necessary work tools. She wants to continue working toward her greatest goal which is: "To have her own house".

Rosa Matilde : Peru

Wed, 23 May 2012 21:50:03 PDT

$50 of $1,125 raised.

Started raising funds on May 23, 2012

Rosa is a very enthusiastic woman. She lives in the city of Ica, which is known for having a hot climate in all seasons of the year. It is also known for its agriculture, especially the cultivation of cotton, grapes, and asparagus, among other things. Here one also encounters the Huacachina lagoon, which is located in the middle of some impressive dunes and receives many tourists throughout the year. When she has free time, Rosa likes to go out strolling and on some occasions she likes to eat one of her favorite dishes, which is the delicious "rice with chicken." With enthusiasm, Rosa works day by day in her business selling cakes and cocadas (coconut cookies). She dedicates around eight hours a day to her work and can attend up to fifteen clients in a day. She believes that things go well for her in the business because she has good taste in the preparation of her sweets and she is very knowledgeable. Rosa is very grateful to the Kiva lenders, since thanks to the support that they have provided, she will be able to make repairs to her business premises, such as painting and repairing shop windows, among other things. In this way, she will be able to offer better service to her clients and thereby improve her earnings. This in turn will permit her to continue fighting to achieve her greatest dream, which is "to have a house of her own."

Walter Mauricio : Peru

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:40:02 PDT

$100 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 29, 2012

Walter is a very hardworking man who at the age of 40 has the joy of a twenty-year-old. He’s a father and together with his wife loves his two children who are 16 and 8 years old. He works sunrise to sunrise in order to move them forward and to see them happy with a good quality of life. His house is located in Parcona District in Ica, Perú. Parcona District is noted for the kindness of its inhabitants but also for the Stone Forest which is a collection of hills in the shape of animals and persons, among others. Like all good Peruvians he enjoys our country’s typical food very much and his favorite dish is the very delicious “sopa seca.” Due to his parents’ scarce resources, Walter was only able to finish fifth year of secondary school but he would have liked to have studied Law. Walter works day to day in his business as a master builder. He works about 8 hours per day and can take care of up to two customers per day according to the type and size of the construction job he does. He believes that he does well in his business because he does good work and is very responsible with his customers. Walter is very grateful to Kiva lenders because thanks to the support they’ve provided him he will be able to do some improvements to his house and buy his children’s school supplies. With this improvement he will be able to provide a better home for his family and his children will have the necessary supplies to go to school and he will be able to continue striving day to day to make his greatest dream a reality: “To have a house of his own.”

Jessica Magaly : Peru

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:00:09 PDT

$75 of $575 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 29, 2012

Jessica is a very enthusiastic woman. She lives in the city of Pisco, a city noted for its hot climate and for having some wonderful tourist attractions: the Ballestas Islands and the Paracas Candelabrum. They welcome large numbers of tourists year-round who come back amazed by the beauty of the flora and fauna that exists there. Jessica is a single mother raising her three year old son who she adores and is the reason why she continues forging ahead and she thanks God for giving her the best gift she could ever have. With much effort she managed to have her grocery store; she’s had it for two years now. She believes that she does well in her store because she’s very hardworking and because she’s very kind to her customers and above all because she’s humble and that humility has taught her that one must work always to attain what one wants. Jessica is very grateful to Kiva lenders because thanks to the help they’ve given her she will be able to buy more merchandise for her business like rice, sugar, noodles and canned tuna, among others which will allow her to have a wider variety of products and improve her income so that she can continue striving day by day to make her greatest dream a reality: “To give her son a good quality of life and a good education.”

Luis Alberto : Peru

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:30:03 PDT

$150 of $575 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 29, 2012

Luis, 21, is a very enthusiastic, hardworking young man. He lives in La Tinguiña District in Ica, Perú. This district is noted for its agriculture, especially cotton growing, as well as the charisma and kindness of its inhabitants. Like all good Peruvians he enjoys our country’s typical food very much; one of his favorite dishes is the very delicious “Arroz con Pollo.” When he has free time he likes to play soccer with his friends and neighbors in the neighborhood very much. He studied up to fifth grade of secondary school but would have like to have studied Mechanical Engineering. Day to day Luis goes out to work as a driver. He spends about 8 hours daily and may take care of up to 40 customers per day. He believes that he does well in his business because he’s very kind to his customers and because there are many customers since the school term is now is in session. Luis is very grateful to Kiva lenders because thanks to the help they’ve given him he will be able to make the down payment to buy his own mototaxi since the one he currently drives is leased. With this improvement his income will increase and he will be able to have a vehicle of his own to continue striving every day to reach his greatest dream: “To have a house of his own, a house and to form a family.”

Victor Alejandro : Peru

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:40:02 PDT

$25 of $575 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 29, 2012

Víctor is an enthusiastic, above all, hardworking young man. He lives in the city of Pisco, a city noted for its hot climate and for having some wonderful tourist attractions: the Ballestas Islands and the Paracas Candelabrum. Year-round tourists are welcomed who return amazed by the beauty of the flora and fauna found there. Like all good Peruvians he enjoys our country’s typical food very much and one of his favorite dishes is the very delicious “Estofado de Pollo.” When he has free time he likes to draw, above all, combining colors. He likes that very much and besides it distracts him when he’s worried about something. He studied up to fifth grade of secondary school but would have liked to have studied to become a Graphic Designer. With much effort Víctor works day to day in his decoration business. He works about ten hours per week since he mainly works on weekends because that’s when children’s parties, weddings, baptisms, among others take place. He can take care of up to five customers per week. He believes that he does well in his business because he’s very detail oriented and above all creative in his work and this is why he’s always being recommended and is known by the customers. Víctor is very grateful to Kiva lenders because thanks to the help they have given him he will be able to buy chair covers for his decorations as well as tablecloths. With this improvement he will be able to provide better service having adequate materials to continue working day to day to attain his greatest dream: “To have a place of his own in his city’s market and to grow in his business.”

Gardenia Antonia : Peru

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:40:02 PDT

$25 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Gardenia is a very hardworking woman and the mother of one son who is a year and three months old. He is her reason for living and she works hard to give him the best and for him to be better than her. Her house is in the city of Pucallpa, a city found in the Peruvian jungle where marvelous flora and fauna can be seen and where the people are friendly and the weather is warm. When Gardenia has free time, she likes to go out with her son and sometimes eat her favorite dish, the delicious ceviche. With much charisma and hard work, Gardenia works at her business selling clothes for women, men and children. She works around 13 hours a day and can serve up to 20 customers a day. She believes that the business is going well for her because she has a lot of patience and above all friendliness. Gardenia is very grateful to the Kiva lenders since thanks to the help they have offered she will be able to buy more merchandise for her business such as blouses, girdles, pants, and skirts among others, for Mother's Day. In this way, she will be able to improve her income and be able to keep fighting every day to be able to make her biggest dream come true: "finish her education and give her son a good education and a good quality of life".

Delmar : Peru

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:10:02 PDT

$25 of $575 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Delmar is a 20 year old man who is very hardworking. He lives in the city of Ica, a city characterized by its warm and pleasing climate all year long. There is agriculture there, especially growing cotton, grapes and asparagus. Like a good Peruvian, he likes his country's traditional food. That is why one of his favorite dishes is the delicious "Chicken and Rice". Sometimes, when he has free time, he likes to go out and have fun. Due to his lack of financial resources, he was only able to go to school up to the fifth year of secondary school, but he would have liked to study mechanical engineering. Day to day, Delmar goes out to work as a motorcycle taxi driver on the city streets. He works at this business around 12 hours a day and can serve up to 25 customers. He believes that it is going well for him in the business because he is very friendly to the customers and above all because he works very hard to be able to support his home. Delmar is very grateful to the Kiva lenders since thanks to their support he can buy seat covers, a radio and speakers for his vehicle. This will allow his customers to be more pleased in his vehicle and for him to improve his income. This way, he can keep working and fighting every day to make his biggest dream come true: "to have an auto-mechanic business".

Juan Leonardo : Peru

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:30:03 PDT

$25 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Leonardo is a very hard-working youth, who lives in the city of Ica, a city known for its warm and welcoming climate at any time of the year, as well as for its agricultural development, especially cotton, grapes, and asparragus. When he has free time, he really enjoys playing soccer with his friends and neighbors. He also loves to eat one of his favorite meals, which is the delicious "Arroz Chaufa" (Peruvian fried rice). He has only completed high school, but he would have liked to study Mechanical Engineering since he loves fixing vehicles. With a lot of effort and dedication, Leonardo acquired a job as a chauffeur. He works at his business around 8 hours a day and can attend to up to 35 customers in a day. He thinks his business is going very well because he is very responsible when he drives and above all, friendly with his customers. Leonardo is very grateful to the Kiva lenders; thanks to the help that they are offering him, he will be able to complete the requirements to obtain his driver's license, as wells as pay for some educational expenses since he wants to study the auto mechanic trade. With this, he will be able to improve his income and continue fighting each day in order to have a career and make his great dream of "having his own home" a reality.

Cesar Augusto : Peru

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:10:03 PDT

$75 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Cesar is a young, 20-year old who lives with his wife. His wife always supports him in what he does. He lives in the city of Ica; a city known for its warm climate at any time of the year, as well as its agriculture and its happy and generous inhabitants. Like all good Peruvians, he enjoys Peruvian cooking and one of his favorite dishes is “Lomo Saltado” (A stir-fry of marinated steak, French fries and vegetables served over rice). Every day, Cesar wakes up inspired to go out and work as a moto taxi driver for about 12 hours a day, in which he can attend up to 30 clients a day. He believes his business is going well because he is very nice to his clients and he provides them with good service. Cesar is grateful to the Kiva lenders. Thanks to their help he will be able to buy front doors and tires for his vehicle, which will provide him with a safe vehicle and inspire confidence in his clients to use his services. That way, he can continue working to achieve his biggest dream: to own a house.

Leandro : Peru

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:30:03 PDT

$300 of $575 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Leandro is 50 years old, but has the spirit of a 20 year old. He’s the father of 5 children, 2 are already independent and the others are 16, 12 and 8 years old. He loves his children and considers them his greatest motivation to fight to get ahead every day. He lives in the city of Nasca, known for one of the biggest tourist attractions in the region: “The Nasca Lines”. These are immense lines dug into the desert sand in an extensive arid area. When he has spare time, he likes to read, especially when he is worried as it distracts him. He also enjoys eating one of his favorite foods, Carapulcra (a stewed dish of pork, chicken, dried potatoes, red chili, peanuts and cumin served with rice). With much effort, Leandro works at his car washing business at least 10 hours a day and attends to approximately 15 clients in one day. He thinks his business is going well because he’s diligent and very nice to his clients. Leandro is very grateful to the Kiva lenders. Thanks to their help, he’ll be able to install a floor in the area where he works and buy a vacuum cleaner for cars. This will permit him to generate more income and improve his quality of life, so he can continue fighting for his biggest dream: to be a home owner.

Manuel Orlando : Peru

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:00:07 PDT

$25 of $575 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Manuel is a very hard working young man. With his wife he has a small son, who is three years old. He loves him very much and it is for him that he works diligently to be able to help his family get ahead so that they can be happy. His home is located in Pisco, a city that is known for having a hot climate, beautiful beaches and also where one of the most important tourist attractions is found, the islands of Ballestas, as well as the "Candelabro de paracas". Like all good Peruvians, Manuel likes the traditional food of Peru, his favorite dish being ceviche. He was only able to study up to 5th grade of elementary school but he would have liked to have studied mechanical engineering. Manuel enthusiastically goes to work everyday in his business as a rickshaw driver. He works around 10 hours daily, serving up to 50 customers total throughout the day. He believes that his business is doing well because he is very charismatic and because he knows all of the routes in the city very well. Manuel is very thankful to the lenders on Kiva, thanks to the help they have provided he is able to do maintenance on his vehicle and can drive his vehicle in good condition and with better security for his customers. This will allow him to have better income and continue moving forward day to day to be able to one day make his biggest dream come true, to own his own home.

Silverio Marcial : Peru

Sun, 06 May 2012 07:00:06 PDT

$0 of $575 raised.

Started raising funds on May 6, 2012

Silverio is a hardworking gentleman. He and his wife have two children, ages 16 and 5. They are the best things he has in life, so he strives very hard to move forward. Through his work and his honesty, he demonstrates each day that he can become a successful person. His home is located in the District of Los Aquijes, which is well-known for its large distilleries where "pisco" (grape brandy), the national liquor of Peru, is made. This area is also known for agriculture, especially the cultivation of cotton, grapes, corn, and other crops. The residents are known for their friendliness. Whenever he has free time, Silverio enjoys reading and savoring his favorite dish known as "lomo saltado" (Peruvian steak and potatoes), which is quite flavorful. Silverio only completed high school up to the fourth year. He would have liked to have continued his studies in order to become a history and geography teacher.

Each day, Silverio works as a taxi driver. He mainly provides service within his district, ranging from the central part of the city out to the surrounding areas. Silverio works approximately 10 hours each day. He believes he is doing well in his business because he is very friendly with his customers.

Silverio is extremely grateful to the Kiva lenders. Thanks to the assistance they will provide, he will be able to pay for general maintenance for his vehicle. As a result, he will have a vehicle that is in good condition and suitable for transporting passengers. This will help him avoid an accident caused by mechanical failures. Silverio will continue working so that he can achieve his greatest dream of having a house of his own.

Pablo Enrique : Peru

Fri, 04 May 2012 17:50:02 PDT

$25 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 4, 2012

Pablo is a hardworking and enthusiastic gentleman. He and his partner have two children, ages 11 and 4, who he adores and are his reason for living. Their home is located in the city of Chincha, which is known for its warm climate and beautiful beaches. This area is also the site of the greatest Peruvian sports victories. The traditional dishes that are prepared here are known everywhere for its rich flavor. When he has free time, Pablo enjoys going on trips with his family and spending time with them. He also likes to eat one of Peru's most flavorful dishes, "ceviche" (marinated seafood). Due to his parents' limited financial resources, Pablo was only able to complete high school. He would have liked to go on to study Management.

With great enthusiasm, Pablo leaves for his job as a motorcycle taxi driver. He works approximately 12 hours a day and is able to serve up to 40 customers within that period of time. He believes he has done well in his business because he manages it carefully. His customers feel secure whenever they take advantage of his services.

Pablo is extremely grateful to the Kiva lenders. Thanks to the assistance they will provide, he will be able to provide general maintenance for his vehicle. Pablo will also buy tires and repair the seats. With these improvements, Pablo will be able to offer a better quality of service to his customers. This will improve his income. Pablo strives day after day to achieve his greatest dream of building a house of solid materials. His previous home collapsed in the 2007 earthquake.

Ezequiel Roberto : Peru

Fri, 04 May 2012 17:50:03 PDT

$75 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 4, 2012

Ezequiel is a very responsible man above all because he has a family by his side and he’d give his life for them. He strives mightily to get ahead alongside his wife and seven year old son who he loves very much even though he makes his hair turn gray because he’s so playful and mischievous, typical of his age. His house is located in the city of Ica, a city with a hot climate surrounded by agricultural valleys where especially cotton, asparagus and grapes are grown. The Huacachina Lagoon is also there which is an oasis surrounded by beautiful dunes. Above all, it’s noted for the kindness of its inhabitants. Ezequiel goes to work with much enthusiasm selling groceries from home. He spends about 8 hours daily and can tend to up to 20 customers per day. He believes that he does well in his business because his customers know him and he provides very gracious customer service. Ezequiel is very grateful to Kiva lenders because thanks to the help they’ve given him he will be able to buy more merchandise for his store like rice, sugar, noodles, canned goods and preserved goods, among others which will allow him to have a wider variety of products available and to improve his income to continue striving towards attaining his greatest dream: “To build his house out of substantial building materials.”

Jose Luis : Peru

Sat, 05 May 2012 07:50:02 PDT

$0 of $950 raised.

Started raising funds on May 5, 2012

Jose is 32 years old and he and his wife have three wonderful children, ages 9 and 6 years and 7 months. They are the loves of their lives. Their home is located in the Santiago district, characterized for hosting various export farming companies that provide many jobs and raise cotton, asparagus, and grapes. When he has some free time he likes to go to the country where he has a small parcel where he raises various products which he sells during the harvest season. He also enjoys eating one of his favorite dishes, chicken and rice with huancaina potatoes. It’s delicious and he could eat this dish every day. He only has a junior high school education but he would have liked to study auto repair since he fixes cars. Jose goes out to work enthusiastically as a taxi driver each day. He works around 10 hours a day and can serve up to 20 customers daily. He believes that he’s doing well in his business because he’s friendly and courteous with his customers. Jose is very grateful for the Kiva loans and thanks to the help he’s received, he can begin working on buying a second hand car, which will allow him to realize his greatest goal, “To add a second story to his home.”

Friontina Sonia : Peru

Sun, 06 May 2012 14:10:02 PDT

$150 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 6, 2012

Sonia is a very tenacious woman; she’s the mother of a little six-year-old who she supports by herself since her spouse separated from her and since then she’s been both mother and father to her son. Her house is located in the city of Pisco, a city noted for its hot climate all year-round, its beautiful beaches where one can relax and be in awe of the local fauna. It also has the Ballestas Islands that receive infinity of visitors all year. When she has free time available she likes to go out on excursions with her children especially to spend family time together and to relax and forget about daily worries. She also likes making one of her favorite dishes, the very delicious “Ají de Gallina.” She only studied up to fifth grade of secondary school but would have liked to study dressmaking. With much enthusiasm Sonia works day to day in her business selling shoes. She spends about 10 hours daily at work and can see up to 20 customers daily. She believes that she does well in her business because she has stylish, quality products at affordable prices; this is why her customers always purchase her products. Sonia is very grateful to Kiva lenders because thanks to the help they’ve given her she will be able to buy merchandise like winter shoes to have a wider variety of products and to improve her income and continue to strive daily toward her greatest dream: to have her own, spacious store.

Leyla Vanessa : Peru

Sat, 05 May 2012 08:20:02 PDT

$75 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 5, 2012

Leyla is a respectful and above all hardworking young woman. She lives with her mother, whom she helps a lot with the fruit of her labor. Thanks to the 2007 earthquake, their house fell down, and since then, they have lived in a trailer. Their home is located in Pisco, a city that was devastated by the earthquake in 2007; many people died, and the inhabitants suffered greatly. Pisco is well-known because the Ballestas Islands are located there, and many tourists visit and also because of the area's fishing and farming. With great effort, Leyla started a business selling chicken meat, but as it did not go very well, she decided to launch her clothing business with the small amount of money she had made from her previous business. Such is her determination that she has spent two years selling clothing, and it is going well. She thinks that this improvement is because she is always friendly to her clients and always offers them high-quality products at a low price. Leyla is very grateful to Kiva members, as thanks to your help, she can now buy more merchandise for her business, such as pants, polo shirts, shirts, t-shirts, sandals, etc. This will allow her to offer a greater variety of products and thus improve her income. This is how she works every day to make her greatest dream a reality: "To have a bigger business."

Milagros Ernestina : Peru

Sat, 05 May 2012 09:30:01 PDT

$150 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 5, 2012

Milagros is a very humble and, above all, tenacious young woman. She is 32 years old, and she lives with her mother. She supports her a lot with the fruit of her labor. Her home is located in the city of Pisco. This city was devastated in 2007 by the earthquake that year. Many people perished and left great sadness among the people who survived. The city is also known because of the Islas Ballestas, which receive an infinity of tourists throughout the whole year. It is also known for its fishing and agriculture. With great effort Milagros managed to start her business of selling clothes. She has been selling clothes for four years, and it is going well for her. She believes that this improvement took place because of the friendly way she waits on her customers. She always offers quality products at a low price. Milagros is very grateful to the Kiva lenders. Thanks to the help they have given her she will be able to buy more merchandise for her business. She will buy things like pants, polo style shirts, blouses, and children’s clothes, among others. By doing so she will be able to have a greater variety of products and improve her income. This way she will continue her efforts every day to make her biggest dream come true: To give her parents a better quality of life.

Jorge Alfredo : Peru

Sat, 05 May 2012 10:10:03 PDT

$25 of $575 raised.

Started raising funds on May 5, 2012

Jorge, 29, is a young man living with his wife and he has a little three year old boy who is his adoration and for whom he works very hard to give him everything necessary and a happy life. His house is in the city of Pisco, a city that was devastated in 2007 by the earthquake of that same year in which many people perished and much sorrow was left behind among the residents. It’s also well known because the Ballestas Islands are there which are visited by infinity of tourists all year and also because of its fishing and agriculture. Jorge used to work as a mototaxi driver in leased vehicles but with support from his in-laws and with some savings he had he was able to buy his own mototaxi. He works about 10 hours daily and can take care of up to 20 customers daily. He believes that he does well in his business because he’s very responsible and dedicated and also because he’s well known and has been in business seven years. Jorge is very grateful to Kiva lenders because thanks to the help they’ve given him he will be able to buy new tires for the vehicle and to service the engine which will allow him to have a safe vehicle in good operating conditions to continue to offer passenger transportation services to be able to make his greatest dream a reality: to give a good education and quality of life to his son.

Delia Mariza : Peru

Sat, 05 May 2012 10:20:02 PDT

$0 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 5, 2012

Delia, 27, is a young woman living with her husband and their two year old little girl. She and her husband love her very much and both strive daily to get ahead and above all to give her much love. Delia’s house is located in the city of Pisco which was devastated in 2007 by an earthquake that same year in which many people perished leaving behind much sorrow among the residents. It’s also well known because the Ballestas Islands are located there which are visited by infinity of tourists all year and also because of the fishing and agriculture. Delia is very tenacious and above all enthusiastic and this is why she decided to help out her husband with the household expenses. She managed to start a grocery store ten years ago. It was a bit difficult at first but at the same time very gratifying because thanks to it she was able to help her husband and within her possibilities provide her little girl with better quality of life every day. She spends around 10 hours daily in her business and can take care of up to 15 customers per day. She believes that she does well because she’s kind to all her customers and above all because of her will to get ahead; her daughter is her best motivation. Delia is very grateful to Kiva lenders because thanks to the help they’ve given her she will be able to buy more merchandise for her store especially soft-drinks, vegetables, tuna, canned milk, sugar and noodles, among others. With this improvement she’ll have a wider variety of goods to offer her customers and will improve her income with which she will continue striving day to day to get ahead and to make her greatest dream a reality: to give her family a good quality of life and continue to help out her husband.

Luisa Melina : Peru

Sat, 05 May 2012 10:40:02 PDT

$0 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 5, 2012

Luisa is a very hardworking woman with much initiative. She lives with her husband who is her right hand and supports everything she takes on; despite working as a warehouse man in a fishing firm he always finds time to support Luisa. Her five year old little girl also lives with them. She is the best gift God could have given her and she tells us that she’d give her life just to see her happy. Her house is located in the city of Pisco, a city that was devastated by the 2007 earthquake in which many people perished leaving behind much sorrow among the residents. It’s also well known because the Ballestas Islands are located there which receive large numbers of tourists all year round and also because of the fishing and agriculture there. Luisa used to be a clothes merchant but didn’t do too well because she’d sell her items on credit and unfortunately she wouldn’t be paid back and gradually lost the profits she’d made. But, she got the idea of opening a grocery store which is where she works now; she’s been in this business for three years now and she believes she does well in it because of the kind way she treats her customers and because she’d gained experience from her previous business and now she knows how to run her current business much better. Luisa is very grateful to Kiva lenders because thanks to the help they’ve given her she will be able to buy merchandise for her store like rice, sugar, noodles, vegetables and snacks, among others which will allow her to have a wider variety of goods available and to improve her income to continue improving each day and striving to attain her greatest dream which is: to grow as a micro businesswoman and to give her family a better quality of life.

Cris Luz : Peru

Sat, 05 May 2012 11:10:02 PDT

$25 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 5, 2012

Cris, 29, is a young woman and mother of a one year and two month old little boy who is her greatest blessing and the reason for her to continue forward despite obstacles that might arise. Her husband is always by her side; he works as a taxi driver and always supports her. Her house is located in the city of Pucallpa, a city with marvelous flora and fauna and a city where one can disconnect from problems awed by the beautiful scenery found there. Like all good Peruvians, she enjoys our country’s cuisine very much and her favorite dish is the very delicious Ceviche [marinated seafood]. When she has a little free time she likes to take advantage of it to thoroughly clean her house. She only studied secondary school but would have liked to have studied Graphic Design. Cris rises daily with much enthusiasm to work in her business selling food, juice and soft-drinks. She spends about 12 hours daily at work and also helps her husband work as a taxi driver. In a day she can tend to up to 20 customers and she believes she does well in her business because she’s kind to all her customers and because she’s very enthusiastic and that enthusiasm causes her customers to happily return to her business. Cris is very grateful to Kiva lenders because thanks to the help they’ve given her she will be able to build a ‘ramada’ which is a type of overhang made from natural materials because it’s very hot in her community and this would improve her customer service so that she can continue working and striving toward making her greatest dream a reality: to have a house of her own.

Dony Donadony : Peru

Sat, 05 May 2012 11:20:02 PDT

$25 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 5, 2012

Dony, 21, is a young, very enthusiastic but above all very skilled man. He lives with his wife and three year old little boy who for Dony is the best gift God could have given him and the greatest blessing a family can have. His house is located in the city of Chincha, a city noted for its beautiful beaches, hot weather and above all because it’s the birthplace of great Peruvian sports heroes and because of the tasty way its cuisine is prepared. With much effort and dedication, Dony works driving a mototaxi for about 10 hours daily but also has a business selling clothes that his wife helps him with; she tends to the small clothes selling stand they have. In a day he can take care of up to 25 customers and he believes he does well because of the kind and respectful way he treats his customers both in the business and as a taxi driver and above all because he thanks God both in good times and in bad because He’s made it possible for him to get ahead despite obstacles. Dony is very grateful to Kiva lenders because thanks to the help they’ve given him he will be buy more merchandise for his clothing business especially winter clothes for children and adults and will also buy furniture and a dining room set for his house that he’ll improve his income with and provide better comfort for his family to continue striving daily to make his greatest dream a reality: to own a mototaxi and to improve his clothing sales business.

Luis Alfonso : Peru

Sat, 05 May 2012 11:40:03 PDT

$50 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 5, 2012

Luis is a hardworking man living in the city of Pisco, a city noted for having one of the country’s most important tourist attractions: the Ballestas Islands and the Paracas Candelabrum as well as beautiful beaches. His elderly parents live with him and Luis supports them with the fruits of his labors. Luis is a fisherman, an occupation passed down to him from his father who has taught him much and who is very proud of him not only for being his father but also for having taught him this occupation. Luis has been working for about 20 years and it’s work he likes very much because he feels very good at sea and he does his work with joy and satisfaction. He rises very early to work and he comments that ‘the early bird gets the worm’ and he has much faith in God because He’s allowed him to have an occupation with which he gets ahead every day. He believes he does well in business because he is so strongly motivated to help his parents. Luis is very grateful to Kiva lenders because thanks to the help they’ve given him he will be able to buy an air compressor which is a very important tool for his work as well as to buy new diving equipment because what he currently has is pretty old. With this improvement he will be able to work more safely and will be able to improve his income to continue forward to make his greatest dream a reality: to give his parents a good quality of life so that they will be proud of him.

Tany Miguel : Peru

Sun, 06 May 2012 10:20:04 PDT

$25 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 6, 2012

Tany is an enthusiastic and hardworking young man. He and his partner have 2 precious children together who are 4 and 2 years old. They adore them and they are their reason for living and the driving force behind their daily life to be better for them. Their housing is located in the district of Parcona which is known for the Bosque de Piedras [Stone Forest] which are agglomerations of hills in the form of animals, and people, among others, and is also known for its agriculture and for the friendliness of its people. When he has free time he likes to play soccer with his neighbors and friends from his area, and also takes advantage of enjoying one of his favorite dishes such as Tallarines Rojos [homestyle Peruvian spaghetti in red sauce]. He only attended secondary education but would have liked to study mechanical engineering. Tany leaves for work enthusiastically every day in his business as a motorcycle taxi driver. He works around 10 hours and he can assist up to 40 clients a day. He thinks that his business is going well because he is very friendly and respectful. Tany is very happy with the Kiva loaners because thanks to the help that has been given to him he can maintain his vehicle and thus have a vehicle in good condition for his own security and his customer’s security and also he can better his income and continue fighting in order to obtain his biggest dream: to have his own store.

Basilia Bertila : Peru

Sun, 06 May 2012 12:30:13 PDT

$25 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 6, 2012

Basilia, 60, is a very enthusiastic and hard-working woman with the spirit and joy of a 20-year-old. She lives with two nieces that she loves very much, as if they were her own daughters. She lives in the city of Pisco, which has two of Peru’s main touristic attractions: Ballestas Islands and the Paracas Chandelier, as well as many beautiful beaches. With much effort and savings, Basilia achieved to start her own grocery-selling business 5 years ago. It was a bit hard for her in the beginning but as the days went by she learned a lot. She is very patient and that is why she thinks she does well, besides being kind to her customers. Basilia is very thankful to Kiva loaners because thanks to their help she will be able to make some house improvements and buy some goods for her business such as rice, sugar and soda drinks, among others. Thus, she will be able to improve her quality of life and her income and keep on working and moving on in order to achieve her greatest dream: to see her business grow.

Victor Daniel : Peru

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:30:02 PDT

$125 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 10, 2012

Victor lives in the city of Ica, which is known for having warm weather throughout the entire year. It is also the home of Huacachina Lake, a desert oasis that is visited by many tourists. Whenever he has free time, he enjoys repairing things. He also likes to eat one of his favorite dishes, the flavorful "seco de cabrito" (goat stew). He only has a high school education, but he would have liked to have studied mechanical engineering. With great enthusiasm, Victor leaves for his work as a plumber and electrician. He works in his business for approximately eight hours each day and is able to serve up to 10 customers in a day based on the difficulty of the repairs. He believes he has done well in his business because he is very meticulous, responsible, and thorough in his job. Victor is very grateful to the Kiva lenders. Thanks to the assistance they will provide, he will be able to buy equipment, such as lightbulbs, batteries,wheels, voltage regulators, among others so that he can complete his work. With this improvement, he will be able to provide better service to his customers since he will have the necessary tools. He continues to strive each day to accomplish his greatest dream of having a plumbing and electrical company.

Carlos Enrique : Peru

Sun, 06 May 2012 20:00:48 PDT

$0 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 6, 2012

Carlos is thirty-six years old and very enthusiastic. His home is located in the city of Ica, a city known for its warm climate throughout the year, as well as for being the home of the Laguna de Huacachina [Huacachina Lagoon], an oasis in the middle of the desert that many tourists visit. When he has free time, Carlos likes to listen to music and occasionally he likes to enjoy his favorite delicious dish, Beef Stew. Carlos works enthusiastically everyday as a taxi driver. He works around ten hours a day, and can have up to twenty clients in a day. He thinks his business is doing well because he is very charismatic and always has a joke to tell his customers, and because his customers are always happy with his service. Carlos is very grateful for the Kiva lenders because it is through their generosity that he will be able to give his vehicle a tune-up, as well as be able to purchase a radio and some speakers to improve his vehicle so that he can provide his customers with better service, which will help him to have better earnings and be able to work every day to realize his biggest dream: “To own [my] own home.”

Stevens Malkins : Peru

Sun, 06 May 2012 22:10:02 PDT

$50 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 6, 2012

Stevens lives in the city of Ica, which is characterized by its year-round hot climate and also is famous for hosting Laguna de Huacachina, an oasis in the middle of the desert that is visited by many tourists. When he has free time he likes to repair things, and also likes to eat one of his favorite dishes, Seco de Cabrito. He only completed high school, but would have liked to study mechanical engineering. Every day he enthusiastically goes to work in his business as a plumber and electrician. He works around 8 hours per day and can serve up to 10 customers, depending on the difficuly of the repair job. He believes his business is going well and is very diligent and above all very responsible in his work. Stevens is very thankful for the Kiva lenders since thanks to their help he haas been able to buy tools for his business such as Bosh rotohammers. He is thus able to provide better service to his customers. He will continue to fight every day to make his dream a reality: "to have a plumbing and electricity business."

Martha Beatriz : Peru

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:20:03 PDT

$100 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 7, 2012

Martha is a very optimistic and enthusiastic woman. She has three children who are already adults but she loves them a lot, as they do her. Martha's home is located in Parcona district, Ica, Peru. This district is noted for its hot climate and for the kindness of its inhabitants. Agriculture is an important business here, as is cotton growing. Whenever she has any free time, Martha enjoys chatting to her friends and neighbors in her neighborhood. She also likes to prepare her favorite dish which is the delicious 'ceviche' (fish marinated in citrus juice). Martha only managed to complete her secondary education but she would have liked to have studied to become a nurse. Martha works in her business selling groceries and beauty products with a lot of enthusiasm. She works around 10 hours a day and can serve up to 25 customers a day. She believes that her business is doing well because she is very kind to her customers and also because she has a lot of faith and this helps her to make progress. Martha is very grateful to Kiva lenders because, thanks to the help that they give her, she will be able to buy merchandise for her business such as groceries (rice, sugar, noodles, canned food, etc.) and beauty products. This will give her a larger variety of products to sell and she will be able to improve her income so that she can make progress and fulfill her biggest dream of growing in her business and making it bigger.

Wilder Andres : Peru

Mon, 07 May 2012 11:50:11 PDT

$75 of $575 raised.

Started raising funds on May 7, 2012

Wilder, 23, is an enthusiastic, hardworking young man. He’s the father of two little ones who are 2 and 4 years old that he loves very much and he’d give his life for; he strives hard to give them the best. His house is located in Parcona District in Ica, Perú. This district is noted for having a hot climate as well as for the kindness of its inhabitants. It’s also a cotton farming zone. When he has free time he likes listening to music and above all to dance with his little ones in his small living room. He likes to do this because his children have fun and he feels very happy to spend some time with his children. He also likes to enjoy one of this favorite dishes, the very delicious “Lomo Saltado.” Day to day Wilder works as a driver in his business. He spends about 10 hours daily and can take care of up to 40 customers per day. He believes that he does well in his business because he’s very well-mannered and responsible. Wilder is very grateful to Kiva lenders because thanks to the help they’ve given him he will be able to give his vehicle overall maintenance and will also buy a water tank for his home and school supplies for his little ones who currently are attending nursery school. With this improvement he will have an adequate vehicle and also provide improved quality of life for his family that will allow him to continue striving toward making his greatest dream a reality: to give his family a good quality of life.

Cesar Calixto : Peru

Mon, 07 May 2012 12:20:04 PDT

$100 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 7, 2012

Cesar is an enthusiastic and hardworking young man of twenty-five. His residence is in the city of Ica, characterized by its year-round warm and welcoming climate. There's agricultural, too, including cotton, grapes, asparagus, etc. In his free time, Cesar likes to go out for a walk because it relaxes him and helps clear his mind. His great optimism and effort enabled him to get a degree in physical education. Cesar goes to work every day as a a motor taxi driver. He was motivated to get this type of job because he wasn't able to find work after getting out of school, so he took the initiative and now he's a driver. He works at his business around twelve hours per day and is able to serve nearly twenty clients. He thinks business is going well because he provides good customer service. Cesar is really grateful to Kiva lenders because, thanks to the help they've provided, he'll be able to do maintenance on his vehicle and buy a set of tires. The improvements will allow him to drive a vehicle that's in good condition, and, above all, safe for his clients and himself. This way he can keep fighting day by day to realize his greatest dream which is, "to have a house of his own."

Siomara Velmina : Peru

Tue, 08 May 2012 13:10:02 PDT

$0 of $950 raised.

Started raising funds on May 8, 2012

Siomara is a very hard-working and enthusiastic woman, who has two young children with her husband. They are aged 3 and 9, and she loves them very much. She dedicates her life to moving them ahead in life, as they are the greatest gift that God has given her. Her husband helps her with everything, and above all is her right hand. He works as a laborer in the fields, and also as a fisherman. Together with Siomara, he shares in covering the household expenses. Their home is located in the city of Camana, a city which is characterized by its beautiful beaches; its agriculture, especially rice farming; and also its fishing. When Siomara has free time, she very much enjoys going for walks with her young children. She also likes to enjoy her favorite dish, which is steamed fish. On a daily basis, Siomara goes to work in her business with much enthusiasm, selling groceries from the small store she has in her home. She works around twelve hours a day, and can serve up to 30 customers a day. She believes that things are going well for her with her business because she is very friendly to her customers and uses charisma in making her sales. Siomara is very grateful to the Kiva lenders, as thanks to the support that they have provided her, she will be able to purchase more merchandise for her business such as rice, sugar, noodles, canned goods, and beans among other things. In this way she will be able to improve her income and stock a greater variety of products. This will allow her to continue working and continue striving on a daily basis to make her most important dream a reality: "To be able to build her home out of fine materials"

Rosana Yasmin : Peru

Tue, 08 May 2012 19:30:03 PDT

$75 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 8, 2012

Rosana is 26 years old and the mother of a five-year-old, which has required a lot of fortitude. She lives with her mother on whom she has relied heavily. Her home is located in the city of Imperial, which is characterized by a warm climate throughout the year. Agriculture is prevalent, especially the cultivation of corn and bananas. Rosana has endured many difficulties but has managed to overcome and learn from her mistakes. With tremendous effort and with the help of her mother, Rosana succeeded in starting her own clothing sales business. She learned little by little and the business is now two years old. In the mornings she helps her mother sell breakfasts and at the same time offers her products for sale. She is very friendly with clients and above all is very patient; that is why she thinks she will succeed in her business. Additionally, her designs are always beautiful. Rosana is grateful for Kiva loans. Thanks to this financial support, she can buy more merchandise for her store. This includes winter clothing such as turtlenecks, sweaters, and coats, among others, for women, men and children. With this improvement, she can have a better variety of products and increase her income, enabling her to fight toward her ultimate goal of giving her son a good education and helping her mother.

Carlos Alberto : Peru

Wed, 09 May 2012 09:50:02 PDT

$0 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 9, 2012

Carlos Alberto is a very hardworking man. He lives with his partner and together they have two wonderful children, who are one and eight years old. He gives his life for them and works very hard to get ahead. His partner supports him a lot in everything he does. Their home is located in the city of Ica, which is known for its warm and comfortable climate, and most of all, for being an important agricultural area. It is also home to the Huacachina lagoon, which is visited by many tourists all year round. When he has some free time he enjoys going out for walks, and above all, he takes the opportunity to eat his his favorite dish, which is the delicious "picante de pallares." Every day Carlos makes his best effort to get ahead, and most of all, to give his children what they need, so he works very hard in his business as a taxi driver. He devotes around 12 hours a day to work and may serve up to 30 passengers in a day. He believes business is going well for him because he is very friendly, and above all respectful, to his passengers. Carlos is very grateful to Kiva lenders, because thanks to the help they have offered he will be able to make the conversion from a gasoline system to natural gas. This improvement will allow him to use less fuel, which will increase his income, so that he may continue working every day to move forward and achieve his greatest dream: to have a car fleet and have his own taxi company.

Melchor : Peru

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:00:08 PDT

$50 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 9, 2012

Melchor is 23 years old and lives with his wife and their three-year-old little boy, who is his pride and joy. Melchor says that he is the greates gift that God has given him, because ever since he was born, he has brought nothing but blessings to their home. He says its very hard to work every day, but that his son and wife deserve the effort, because seeing they are well makes him happy. Their home is located in the city of Imperial, which is known for its warm weather as well as its agriculture, particularly cotton and plantains, among other crops. Through much effort and saving, Melchor purchased a mototaxi which he used for work daily. His wife supported him in the business selling preecooked products (beans, lima beans, lentils, and other parboiled ingredients). Unfortunately his vehicle's engine broke down and he had to sell it. Currently he works with a rental mototaxi. He works around 10 hours and he believes business is going well for him because he is very dedicated and kind to his customers. Melchor is very grateful to Kiva lenders, because thanks to the help they have offered he will be able to purchase a used mototaxi so that he has a vehicle to keep working. This improvement will allow him to improve his income and relieve him of having to pay rent for his mobility. This way he will be able to keep fighting every day towards making his greatest dream come true: to give his son a good education and to become a great businessman.

Freddy Alex : Peru

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:10:02 PDT

$100 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 9, 2012

Freddy, 28, is a very hardworking, enthusiastic young man. His house is located in the city of Ica which is noted for having hot climate and for being very welcoming and especially because agriculture develops there; also the Huacachina Lagoon which attracts many tourists year-round is there. When Freddy has free time he likes to sing very much to entertain himself and he also likes to enjoy one of his favorite dishes, the very delicious “Ají de Gallina.” Day to day Freddy heads out to work very early; he works as a mototaxi driver. He spends about 10 hours daily at work and can tend to up to 30 customers per day. He believes that he does well in his business because he’s very kind to customers. Freddy is very grateful to Kiva lenders because thanks to the help they’ve given him he will be able to service his vehicle as well as buy a car radio. With this improvement he will be able to have a vehicle in good operating conditions and offer better comfort to his customers which will make it possible for him to improve his income to continue toward his greatest dream: to own his motor vehicle because the one he drives now is leased.

Johann Alberto : Peru

Wed, 09 May 2012 20:50:02 PDT

$50 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 9, 2012

Johann is a young man of 28. He lives with his young son of 7, whom he loves very much and who is his adoration. Every day Johann works very hard to raise his little son alone, since for other reasons he became both the father and the mother of his son, and for this reason he strives every day so that his little one will have a better life. His home is located in the city of Ica, a city that is characterized by its warm climate at any time of the year; it is better known as the land of the eternal sun. Agriculture has also developed in this city, especially the cultivation of cotton, grapes, and asparagus. When he has free time, Johann likes to play soccer with his neighbors and friends. He also likes to enjoy one of his favorite dishes, which is the delicious "arroz con pollo" (rice with chicken). He only went to school through secondary school, but he would have liked to study electrical engineering. Day after day Johann goes out to work in his business as driver of a motorcycle taxi. He works about 12 hours a day and can serve up to 30 customers in a day. He believes that his business is going well for him because he is very friendly to the customers and is also very respectful toward them. Johann is very thankful to the Kiva lenders since thanks to the help that they have offered him he will be able to do the maintenance on his vehicle and buy speakers, a car radio, and school supplies for his son. With this improvement he will be able to have a safe vehicle as well as better comfort for his customers and will be able to give the necessary supplies to his son so that he can go to school. Thus he will be able to continue striving every day to make his greatest dream a reality: to have his own house.

Alejandro Sandro : Peru

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:00:05 PDT

$50 of $575 raised.

Started raising funds on May 10, 2012

Alejandro is a very hard-working man, and above all he is optimistic. He lives with his wife, who supports him a lot, and his two year old son. He loves his son very much, and his son is what is most important to him. His house is in the city of Camana. The city is known for its beautiful beaches. It is also known for its agriculture, especially for growing rice; and for its delicious shrimp. When he has free time he likes to play soccer with his friends and neighbors. He takes the opportunity to eat one of his favorite dishes, the delicious “Chupe de Camarones” (shrimp chowder). He only went to high school, but he would have liked to have studied auto mechanics. Alejandro leaves for work day to day with great enthusiasm in his business as a taxi driver. He devotes around 12 hours a day to his business. He can serve 60 customers a day. He believes that it is going well in his business because he is very responsible when he drives. Therefore, the customers feel safer with him. Alejandro is very grateful to the Kiva lenders. Thanks to the help they have provided he will be able to buy tires for his vehicle. With this improvement he will avoid having accidents. He will also be able to continue driving safely, as much for himself as for his customers. This way he will continue working every day to make his biggest dream come true: Buying a piece of land to build his house.

Maria Elena : Peru

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:10:02 PDT

$75 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 10, 2012

Maria is a hardworking woman. She lives with her six-year-old son who is in primary school. He is the main motivation that Maria has to get ahead and is why she works day to day to help him get ahead and be better off than her. Her home is located in the city of Pisco, a city characterized by its hot climate. The city has beautiful tourist attractions like the islands of Ballesta and the Candelabro de Paracas. The main economic activity here is agriculture, especially cotton cultivation. When Maria has free time she likes to take a walk with her son and she also likes to make her favorite dish, which is the delicious arroz con pato [duck with rice]. Maria has a lot of enthusiasm when she goes to work at her business everyday selling fried chicken and selling clothes from a small space that she has in her home. She works at this business for about 10 hours a day. In the mornings and afternoons she works selling clothes and in the evenings she sells the fried chicken. She believes that her business is going well because she is very friendly and she has a tasty recipe. Maria is very grateful to the Kiva lenders because thanks to the help offered she will be able to purchase more merchandise for her business like rice, noodles, and tuna, among other things. In addition to supplies for her dishes, she will also be able to purchase winter clothing to offer to her customers. This will allow her to improve her income and continue working every day to make her biggest dream a reality, to give her son a good education and have a bigger business.

Carina Bertha : Peru

Fri, 11 May 2012 06:00:10 PDT

$0 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 11, 2012

Carina, 26 years old, is a mother to her 6 year old son, who is in his first year of primary school. He is the light of her life and, most of all, he is the motivating force which propels her onwards each day. Her home is located in the city of Pisco, a city which is characterised by its warm climate and tourist attractions, such as the Ballesta Islands and the Candelabra Geoglyph. In her free time, Carina enjoys walking with her son and taking the opportunity to savour her favourite local food, the incredibly tasty "Cau Cau" (a stew made from beef, tripe and potatoes). She has completed her secondary school studies but she would have liked to continue to study Tourism and Hospitality. Each day Carina works with great enthusiasm at her market stall, which is a type of shop selling a diverse range of products such as gifts, personal hygiene products and wigs, among other items. She dedicates herself to her business for around 10 hours each day and she sees up to 30 clients on a daily basis. She believes that the reason her business is going well is because she is pleasant to her customers and she is located in a central spot. Carina is very grateful to the Kiva lenders as, thanks to their help, she will be able to buy more merchandise for her business such as wigs, beauty products and toys among other items, which will enable her to have more stock to offer to her customers and to improve her income. Consequently, she will be able to continue working towards realising her greatest dream: To provide her son with a good education and to study for a university degree.

Maura Alejandra : Peru

Fri, 11 May 2012 20:30:02 PDT

$125 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 11, 2012

Maura, 53, is a mother of five children whom she raised alone since the father of her children abandoned her due to some circumstances. Since then she has become a father and a mother for her children. All of them are adults, but Maura loves them very much and they always look after her. Her home is located in the district of Santiago, Ica, Peru. The district of Santiago is known for its warm and cozy climate and for its development of agriculture, in particular the cultivation of cotton, grapes, asparagus, and paprika among other things. The district is also known for the kindness of its people. When Maura has free time she likes to watch television especially her telenovelas, but she also likes to make one of her favorite dishes which is very delicious, Carapulcra. Every day, Maura works at her business selling groceries and sweets (candied peanuts, roasted beans, and peppers among others things). She works at her business about 10 hours a day and can attend up to 40 customers a day. She believes she does well in her business because she is very friendly with her customers and above all because of the great flavor she uses in making her sweets. Maura is very grateful for the loans from Kiva and thanks to the help they have given her she will be able to build the second floor of her home which will allow her to have a better quality of life. She will also be able to expand her grocery store and thereby improve her income. In this way, she will be able to keep working and continue fighting to achieve her big dream: “To have her home completed and to have a larger grocery store”.

Flor De Maria : Peru

Sat, 12 May 2012 08:50:02 PDT

$50 of $575 raised.

Started raising funds on May 12, 2012

Flor is a hard working and enthusiastic woman of 43 years, but she has the spirit of a young woman of 20. Flor has two children whom she adores, both 20 years old now, and she dedicates her life to making them happy and providing a good quality of life. Flor lives in the district of Santiago, Ica, in Peru. This area is characterized by its warm and comfortable climate, as well agriculture, especially cotton, grapes, asparagus and paprika, to name just a few. It's also known for its friendly people. When Flor has free time, she enjoys watching television, especially comedy series. She also enjoys one of her favorite dishes, rice and chicken. Every day Flor works hard running her small general store, where she sells staple items as well as provides photocopying services. During her 10 hour days, she has about 50 customers come through the store. Flor believes her business is successful because she is very charismatic with her customers and always offers quality products at fair prices. Flor is very grateful for the Kiva loans. With this support, she will be able to repair her photocopy machine, which helps her increase her income and provide better service to her customers. Flor continues to work hard to realize her dream, to have her own home.

Ines Marisol : Peru

Sun, 13 May 2012 22:10:03 PDT

$100 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 13, 2012

Ines is a hardworking woman. Her home is located in the city of Ica, which is known for having warm weather throughout the year. In addition this city has developed its agriculture, especially its cotton, asparagus, and pepper crops, among others. Whenever she has free time available, Ines enjoys going for walks so that she can unwind a bit, forget about her everyday worries, and get out of a bad mood. Since her parents had limited financial resources, Ines only has a high school education. She would have liked to have studied Business Administration.

Ines works with great enthusiasm in her business of raising and selling pigs. She works approximately four hours a day and is very dedicated. Ines wakes up very early so that she can feed the pigs and clean the area where they are raised. She believes she is doing well in her business because the pigs are well-fed and her customers always purchase from her because they know the pigs have been raised in a fine manner.

Ines is extremely grateful to the Kiva lenders. Thanks to the assistance that will be given to her, she will be able to make improvements to the animals pens where the pigs are kept. These improvements will provide more space for the pigs and she will be able to raise more piglets and improve her income. Ines continues to strive each day to accomplish her greatest dream of having a larger business and a happy life.

Esther Marcelina : Peru

Sat, 12 May 2012 17:00:02 PDT

$175 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 12, 2012

Esther is 65 years old, but she has the spirit of a 20 year old young person. She was widowed some years ago. This was a great sorrow because her husband was her right hand, and, above all, she loved him very much. She has a son who is an adult and is married. However, he is always looking out for her, and he loves her very much. Her house is in a city that is known for having a warm climate year round. There is a lot of agriculture in this city, especially cotton, asparagus, and paprika, among others. This is where we find one of the tourist attractions, “La Laguna de Huacachina” (Haucachina Lagoon). You will also find the Templo del Señor Luren, whose patron saint festivities are in October. Esther really likes to watch television, especially her novelas (soap operas), when she has some free time. She could only attend school until the fifth year of high school, but she would have liked to have continued with a university education. Esther devotes herself very enthusiastically to her work as a seamstress. She mends garments and makes dresses and pants, among other garments. She devotes around five hours a day to her business. She is able to take care of up to ten customers a day. She believes that it is going well for her in her business because she is well-known. This is because she has been working for 20 years, and her place is located in a central area of the city. Esther is very grateful to the Kiva lenders. Thanks to their help she will be able to buy material to make sweatshirts for the city schools. With the loan she will be able to make more garments and improve her income. This way she will continue working and struggling each day to make her biggest dream come true: To have a good quality of life and to support her grandchildren.

Miguel Angel : Peru

Sun, 13 May 2012 18:30:02 PDT

$150 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 13, 2012

Miguel is a youth of 23 years of age, who lives in the city of Ica, a city characterized by its hot climate through every season of the year, and therefore it's a city where there is a lot of agricultural development, especially cultivation of cotton, asparagus, paprika, and others. Here, we also find one of Peru's top tourist attractions, which is Lake Huacachina, and also located here is the Temple of the Lord in Luren, whose patron saint festival is during the month of October. Whenever Miguel has a little free time, he likes to play soccer with his friends and neighbors in his township, and especially when he is feeling worried or finds himself in a bad mood, as this distracts him. With a lot of fortitude and strength, Miguel has been studying in the university in the field of Mechanical Engineering. Day to day, Miguel works at his business as a mototaxi driver, and he dedicates about 8 hours each day to this work, so even though he also studies in the afternoons, he is able to pick up about 25 customers each day. He believes that his work is going well because he is a hard worker and above all because he is pleasant with his customers, and without his job he wouldn't be able to continue his studies. Miguel is very thankful to the loan givers at Kiva because thanks to the loan they have given him, he will be able to make payments on the renewal of his accident insurance so that he can drive in safety knowing that if there were to be an accident, he would be able to meet his obligations to his customers with this insurance. This will allow him to work each day toward making his biggest dream a reality, "to complete his course of studies and get his degree so he can have his own workshop.

Nicolas Roosvelt : Peru

Sun, 13 May 2012 18:50:02 PDT

$25 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 13, 2012

Nicolas is a hardworking man, who lives in the city if Ica, a city characterized by its hot climate through every season of the year, and therefore it's a city where there is a lot of agricultural development, especially cultivation of cotton, asparagus, paprika, and others. Here, we also find one of Peru's top tourist attractions, which is Lake Huacachina, and also located here is the Temple of the Lord in Luren, whose patron saint festival is during the month of October. Nicolas is the father of two little ones, who he loves dearly, and he considers them his greatest gift from God, and they are his motivating force to work hard to get ahead every day. With great enthusiasm, Nicolas goes to work as a driver in his mototaxi business, he works about 6 hours daily in his business and sees up to 20 customers throughout the day. He thinks he is doing well in his business because he is very responsible in his driving habits and because he is very kind to his customers. Nicolas is very thankful to the donors at Kiva because, thanks to the loan they have given him, he will be able to construct a small garage to keep his vehicle in, since he currently has to leave it in a parking garage. With this improvement, he will no longer have to pay rent, and this will improve his income, so he will be better able to work each day toward making his biggest dream a reality, "to complete the construction of his house."

Kribian Del Rosario : Peru

Sun, 13 May 2012 19:20:02 PDT

$25 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 13, 2012

Kribian is a woman with a fighting spirit. She lives in the city of Ica, which is characterized by its year-round warm climate. Agriculture is important to the city, especially the cultivation of cotton, asparagus, and paprika, amongst other crops. Furthermore, two important tourist attractions, the "Lake of Huacachina," and the "Temple of the the Lord of Luren," whose patron festival is celebrated in October, are found nearby. The "Witches of Cachice," a place which is also visited by many tourists, is found here. When Kribian has free time, she likes to go out for a walk and also enjoys eating one of her favorite dishes, the delicious chicken and rice. She completed junior high, but would have liked to study to be a secretary. Kribian works at her business with great enthusiasm, selling hamburgers, broasted chicken, and french fries with sausage. She works around four hours per day at this business and can serve up to thirty clients. She believes that her business is going so well because she uses good seasoning and because she attends to her clients with kind service. Kribian is very grateful for the Kiva lenders. This is the second time they have provided her this support, and thanks to the help they have given she will be able to buy a small food stand. With this improvement she will be able to serve more clients and improve her income. In this way, she will continue fighting each day to realize her greatest dream: having her own home.

Luis Miguel : Peru

Sun, 13 May 2012 19:00:06 PDT

$50 of $425 raised.

Started raising funds on May 13, 2012

Luis, 27, lives in the city of Ica, a city characterized by a hot climate all year long. Agriculture is also important in this city, especially the cultivation of cotton, asparagus, and paprika among other products. The city is also home to the tourist attraction of Huacachina Lagoon, as well as the Temple of Luren, the patron saint whose festival is in October. There is also the Brujas de Cachiche Restaurant, which is another popular tourist spot. When Luis has free time, he likes to go out and play soccer with his friends and neighbors in his neighborhood. He also enjoys taking the opportunity to eat one of his favorite dishes, called "Ají de Gallina," or chili pepper chicken. Due to his parents' limited economic resources, Luis only received secondary education, but he would like to study to be a teacher. Luis enthusiastically works at his business as a motor-taxi driver. He works around 12 hours a day and can assist up to 30 customers each day. He believes his business is going well because he gives good service, always with respect and kindness. Luis is very grateful for Kiva loans, because thanks to this help he has been able to perform vehicle maintenance and also buy a car radio and speakers. This way, he will have a vehicle in good condition and will be able to provide better comfort to his customers, which will allow him to gain more income. This way, he will continue working and will be able to achieve his greatest dream: to have his own home.

Jose Carlos : Peru

Sun, 13 May 2012 21:00:06 PDT

$50 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 13, 2012

Jose is a hardworking young man and lives in the district of Parcona. Parcona is characterized by agriculture, particularly cotton cultivation, and the generosity of its people. When he has some spare time he enjoys going for a walk to distract himself, and especially to clear any bad moods. He also likes to eat one of his favorite dishes which is “Arroz Chaufa” (fried rice). He has only had a secondary education, but he would have liked to study law. Every day, Jose works in his business as a taxi driver. He works around 10 hours a day and can serve up to 30 clients per day. He believes that his business is doing well because he is very friendly, and above all there is a great need for transportation in his neighborhood. Jose is very grateful to Kiva lenders, and thanks to their help he can carry out general maintenance on his vehicle and also purchase tires and repair his vehicle's engine. With this upgrade, he will have a safer vehicle and can improve his income. He will continue every day to fulfill his greatest dream: "Having my own transport agency."

Jhohans Hervert : Peru

Sun, 13 May 2012 20:30:02 PDT

$100 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 13, 2012

Jhohans is a hardworking young man and lives in the district of Parcona. Parcona is characterized by agriculture, particularly cotton cultivation, and by the generosity of its people. When he has a little time off, he likes to play football with his friends and neighbors in his neighborhood, also likes to eat - his favorite dish is the delicious "Arroz con Pato" (duck rice). He only has a secondary school education, but he would have liked to study systems engineering. Jhohans enthusiastically working on his business as a motorcycle taxi drive. He works about 10 hours a day and can serve up to 40 clients per day. He believes that his business is doing well because he is charming, friendly and above all he respects his customers. Jhohans is very grateful to Kiva lenders, and thanks to their help he will be able to carry out maintenance and repairs to his vehicle, improving its condition and security, so that he can keep working and fighting to achieve his greatest dream: "To have a better quality of life."

Felix Gerardo : Peru

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:50:02 PDT

$25 of $575 raised.

Started raising funds on May 14, 2012

Felix is a very hard working young man. He has one small son whom he loves very much and above all he is the reason he works hard, so that he can give him the best and so that he will be happy. His house is located in the district of Parcona; an area known for having a hot climate, and for being an area known for agriculture and livestock. During his free time Felix likes to read and to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy one of his favorite Peruvian foods, Arroz con Pato (rice with duck). He was only able to study through junior high, but he would have liked to have studied law. Everyday Felix goes to work in his carpentry business. The majority of the jobs he has are upholstering chairs and also fixing shoes. He usually works around 10 hours a day and helps an average of 6 customers during this time. He believes his business is doing well because he is very nice to his customers and above all because he is creative. Felix is very thankful to the lenders on Kiva; thanks to the help they have given he will be able to buy materials to be able to do his work, like fabric, glue, tools, nails, sponge and other things. With these purchases he will be able to complete his work and continue working to make his biggest dream come true, to be able to give his son a good education and a happy life.

Manuel Alejandro Fidel : Peru

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:00:44 PDT

$50 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 14, 2012

Manuel is a 26-year-old young man who lives with his mother and younger brothers. He has a humble heart and with the fruits of his labor he helps his mother with household expenses and also supports his little brothers. His living quarters are located in the city of Imperial, a city characterized by its warm and welcoming climate as well as by its agriculture, especially, among other crops, the cultivation of cotton and bananas. Manuel is a very determined young man. He began working from a very early age in order to pay for his studies in computing such that, when he graduated, he began to work for some companies and gradually saved up some money. One day he decided to start his business in cell phone sales and repair which he did with the money he was able to get together. So for two years his business has carried on, and thanks to that effort he provides a lot of support at home. Therefore he believes his business is going well on account of his humble nature, his good customer service, and above all, because he supports his mother and the happiness of one's family is the best charm one can have. Manuel is deeply appreciative of the Kiva lenders since, thanks to the help they have given him, he will be able to buy more cell phones and accessories to sell in his business. Thus he will have a greater variety of products and be able to improve his earnings. So he will continue to fight every day to realize his greatest dream: "That his business would have a branch office."

Oswaldo Israel : Peru

Tue, 15 May 2012 01:10:03 PDT

$25 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 15, 2012

Oswaldo is very hardworking and enthusiastic man. He lives with his wife and their two small children whom he loves very much. They are his reason to live, his reason to wake up every morning and fight and fight to give them the best so that they have a quality life and above all else do this with love and happiness. His home is located in the district of Tinguiña which is characterized by a warm and welcoming climate and also by farming and livestock. In his free time he likes to play sports and above all play soccer with his neighbors and friends from his neighborhood. He also likes to eat one of his favorite dishes which is the delicious "Cau cau." He only studied through high school, but would have liked to study systems engineering. Day after day Oswaldo goes out to work at his business as a auto rickshaw driver. He works around 10 hours a day and can have up to 42 customers in one day. He also has a video game business which is located in his home. He believes that things are going well with his business because he is responsible and above all because there's a great need for mobility in his neighborhood. Oswaldo is very thankful for the Kiva lenders since thanks to their help, they will have enabled him to buy a television and a video game console for his business with which he will be able to offer a better service. Thus his earnings will improve and he will continue working to make his great dream- "to have a bigger business"- a reality.

Francisco Jesus : Peru

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:30 PDT

$25 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 15, 2012

Francisco is a young man of 22. He lives together with his mother and his little sister who he supports a lot through his work. Sadly, their father abandoned them when they were very young. Since then, Francisco has taken the initiative of supporting his mother and sister. Their home is located in the city of Pisco. This is a city which is noted for its warm and welcoming climate. It is also home to the 'Ballestas Islands' which receive a large number of tourists year round. Francisco is a motorcycle taxi driver. He used to work in a rented vehicle but with a lot of effort, savings and, above all, a little bit of support from his family, he managed to acquire his own motorcycle taxi. He works around 10 hours a day in his vehicle. He has been working for three years and believes that his business is doing well because he is very kind to his customers and, above all, he works with a great desire to get ahead in life. This has meant that things are going well. Francisco is very grateful to Kiva lenders because, thanks to the help that they have offered, he will be able to buy tools with which to maintain his vehicle. This will enable him to have the tools he needs to deal with any problem and he will be able to offer his customers a safer journey. He will be able to continue working towards fulfilling his biggest dream: to provide his family with a better quality of life and to study for a university degree.

Rosy Mary : Peru

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:20:03 PDT

$25 of $575 raised.

Started raising funds on May 15, 2012

Rosy is a young woman of 24. She is very hard-working and very enthusiastic. She lives in the city of Pisco, which is known for having a warm and welcoming climate. In addition, the Ballestas Islands are located near there, which attract countless tourists throughout the year. When Rosy has free time, she likes to go out and take walks, and above all she takes advantage of the opportunity to enjoy one of her favorite dishes, which is the delicious “Arroz con pollo” [chicken with rice]. She completed only secondary school, but she would have liked to study veterinary medicine. With great enthusiasm, Rosy works at her business selling clothing. She works approximately 10 hours a day, and she can serve up to 33 customers each day. She believes that her business is going well for her because she is very friendly and above all, she is well known in the area where she sells her products. Rosy is very grateful to the Kiva lenders, because thanks to the help they have provided to her, she will be able to buy more articles of clothing, such as pants, shirts, polo shirts, and blouses, among others. In this way she will improve her income and continue working hard each day to make her greatest dream a reality: "to earn a university degree."

Keyserling Jonathan Angelo : Peru

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:00:05 PDT

$125 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 15, 2012

Jonathan is 20 years old, a hard-worker, and despite everything he has a great desire to get ahead. He lives alongside his young wife and their small one-year-old child for whom he works from dawn to dusk. He works hard in order to provide everything necessary for his child to live a rich life, and above all he does it with love and affection. His house is located in the city of Chincha, a city characterized by its warm climate, beautiful beaches, and as being the birthplace of the great glories of Peruvian sport. It is also characterized by the resident's great taste in preparing dishes. When Jonathan has free time he studies for a technical degree in mechanical maintenance. He also takes the opportunity to enjoy his favorite dishes, one of which is the delicious "Arroz Chaufa." With effort and unending enthusiasm, Jonathon works at his business of selling spare parts and providing copy machine maintenance. He works about 8 hours per day and can attend to 6 clients in the week. He believes that his business will go well because he is a good worker and above all he is responsible and dedicated to his customers. Jonathon is very thankful for the Kiva lenders and sends his thanks for the help they have provided him. He will be able to buy merchandise and parts for the copy machines and this will enable him to increase his income and improve his standard of living. He will continue working and struggling to make his biggest dream come true: to have his own home and to provide a better quality of life for his family.

Mercedes Melina : Peru

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:20:03 PDT

$50 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 16, 2012

Mercedes is a hard-working and above all, enthusiastic woman. She is 36 years old, mother of two children, ages 18 and 8. She loves her children very much and has always worked very hard to get them ahead. She has been raising the children alone because their father left her and since then, she has become both father and mother to them. Her home is located in Ica, a city known for having a warm and welcoming climate at any time of year. Ica is also the home of the Huacachina Lagoon which sits amidst spectacular sand dunes and receives many tourists throughout the year. When she has free time, she enjoys listening to music and eating one of her favorite dishes, the delicious “Carapulcra” (a spicy Peruvian stew with freeze-dried potatoes). She only completed a high school education but would have liked to study computer science and information technology. Day by day, Mercedes goes out to work in her business, selling natural products. She dedicates about nine hours a day to her business and may serve up to twenty customers per day. She believes that her business is going well because she is very friendly toward her customers and most importantly, she offers quality products. Mercedes is very grateful for the Kiva loans because thanks to the help they have provided, she will be able to purchase more merchandise for her business and buy a stove. With this improvement, she will have a wider variety of products and be able to improve her quality of life. In this way, she will continue working toward making her great dream a reality: “To provide her children with a good education”.

Elisa Luz : Peru

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:15 PDT

$25 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 16, 2012

Elida is a very hardworking woman. She’s 50 years old but has the spirit of a 20-year-old. Her husband lives by her side; he works in security in their neighborhoods municipality. They have a little 7 year old boy who she loves very much and strives daily alongside her husband to give him a good quality of life and much love. Her house is located in the city of Ica, a city noted for its year-round hot, welcoming climate. The Huacachina Lagoon is also found there; it’s surrounded by spectacular dunes and is visited by many tourists all year. When she has free time she enjoys watching television and on occasion to read a book; she also takes advantage of the opportunity to prepare one of her favorite dishes, the very delicious “Escabeche de Pollo.” She only attended secondary school but would have liked to have studied Nursing. With much enthusiasm Elida works in her store selling soft-drinks, eggs and clothes. She spends about 8 hours daily there and can tend to up to 10 customers per day. She believes that she does well in her business because the customers know her and above all because she treats them kindly and enthusiastically. Elida is very grateful to Kiva lenders because thanks to the help they’ve given her she will be able to buy more merchandise like rice, sugar, noodles and canned goods, among others as well as to do some home improvements. With this improvement she’ll have a wider variety of goods for her customers and also will improve her quality of life so she can continue striving every day to make her greatest dream a reality: to give her children a good education.

Julio Enrique : Peru

Thu, 17 May 2012 01:30:02 PDT

$50 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

Julio, 23, is hard-working, enthusiastic young man who lives in the city of Ica, which is known for its warm and welcoming climate any time of the year. Here is also where the Huacachina Lagoon, surrounded by spectacular dunes, receives many tourists all year long. In his free time, Julio enjoys playing soccer with his friends and neighbors, and also enjoys eating his favorite dish, "arroz con pollo" (chicken with rice). With the money he earned from his work he was able to get a mechanical engineer degree, which he chose because he likes to repair automobiles. Every day Julio works at his cell phone repair and sales business, where he spends approximately eight hours and attends to up to five customers a day, depending on the repairs he must do. He believes business is going well because it is in a busy location and also because he is kind to customers. Julio is very grateful to Kiva lenders for their help, since he can buy more merchandise for his business, especially new cell phone equipment. This will improve his income and will allow him to continue working toward his goal: "To have his own store, since he rents the one he is in now".

Juan Luis : Peru

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:40:01 PDT

$75 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 16, 2012

Juan is a very hardworking, and above all a charismatic, man. He lives with his wife who is his right hand and who supports him in everything, always. They have 2 children together aged 13 and 2 years, for whom he works very hard, above all because he loves them very much and wants them to be better than he is. His house is located in the district of Santiago, Ica, Peru. The district of Santiago is characterized by development in agriculture, escpecially the cultivation of asparagus, grapes, cotton, and paprika, among other crops. It contains many agro-export businesses which offer sources of work to the inhabitants of the zone. When he has free time he likes to go for walks, and also enjoy one of his favorite dishes which is the delicious "ceviche". He only attended secondary school, but would have liked to study electrical enginerring. Day by day Juan works at his business as a taxi driver, dedicating about 12 hours a day to the business. Especially on weekends, he often doen't go home for lunch because he uses these days to earn extra money. He believes that he does well in his business because he has a great desire to do it well, and because he has a lot of charisma with his clients. Juan is very grateful to Kiva lenders because the help that they are providing him will allow him to achieve some improvements in his house. He will install windows, lay a floor, decorate the walls,and finish builfding his garage. This will allow his family to have more security, as the winter season is approaching and the cold will not enter his house as much.In this way will be able to continue fighting every day to realize his greatest dream: to own his own piece of land for farming.

Cinthia Elizabeth : Peru

Thu, 17 May 2012 03:00:07 PDT

$0 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

Cinthia is a hardworking and enthusiastic young woman. She lives in the district of Parcona, Ica, Perú. This district is characterized as having a warm climate and for having agriculture and cattle. There is also the stone forest, which is a group of rocks shaped like animals, people, and more. When she has free time, she likes to watch television, especially her favorite novelas. She also likes to eat one of her favorite traditional dishes, the delicious tallarines rojos. She only finished high school, but she would have liked to study nursing. With much optimism and enthusiasm, Cinthia works in her business selling hamburgers, chicken and fries, and sausage and fries, She works at her business for about 10 hours a day, especially afternoons when there are more customers. She believes that it is going well in her business because she is a good cook when making her food and she is friendly to her customers. Cinhtia is very grateful to the Kiva lenders since thanks to their help she will be able to buy a stove to make fries, paint the outside of her business and buy chairs and benches. This will allow her to give better service to her customers and improve her income. This way she can keep working to make her biggest dram come true: own her own house.

Wilmer Martin : Peru

Thu, 17 May 2012 04:50:02 PDT

$100 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

Martin is a responsible and hard-working young man who lives alongside his wife, his right hand and greatest supporter. Together, they have a 3-year old child who they adore, is their reason for living and getting ahead each and every day, and who they want to be a good person. His home is located in the city of Pisco, which is characterized for having a warm climate, beautiful beaches, and wonderful tourist attractions such as the Ballestas Islands and the El Candelabro of Paracas geoglyph. Likewise, the area is an agricultural and fishing zone, also known for friendly residents. In his free time, Martin likes to play sports with his friends and neighbors, soccer in particular, and occasionally take the opportunity to eat one of his favorite foods, the delicious “Rice with Duck”. He only finished secondary school, but would have liked to study Systems Engineering. With great effort, Martin works his business selling fish. He works around 8 hours per day, offering his products mainly to the area’s restaurants, especially those who prepare the delicious ceviche, a fish-based dish. He thinks things are going well with his business because he is well known and, most of all, he offers a good product. Martin is very thankful for the Kiva loans since, thanks to the help they have provided, he will be able to buy more merchandise (fish at wholesale) since he has several orders. This will permit him to improve his income and standard of living, and to continue struggling each day to make his greatest dreams a reality: “To buy land for building his own home and to provide a good education for his child”.

Rosa Flor : Peru

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:30:03 PDT

$0 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

Rosa is a hard-working, charismatic woman. She is the mother of a 5-year-old child who she raises alone, as her husband left her and her child. Since then, she has been both father and mother to her son. Her home is located in the Los Aquijes district of Ica, in Peru. This neighborhood is known as home to the facilities which make Pisco, the country’s national liqueur. The neighborhood is also well-known for its agriculture, particularly the growing of grapes, mangos, cotton, butter beans and beans, among others. In her free time Rosa likes to sew, as well as to eat one of her favorite dishes - “Arroz con Pato con papa a la Huancaína” (rice with duck and Huancayo-style potatoes). She only attended high school, but would have liked to study law. Every day Rosa happily goes to work in her clothing sales business, where she works for around ten hours a day and can handle up to six customers. She thinks that her business is going well because she is charismatic and very friendly with her customers. Rosa is very grateful to Kiva lenders as, thanks to the help they will give her, she will be able to buy more goods for her business: polo shirts, skirts, underwear, pants and blouses, among others. This will allow her to keep working and fulfill her biggest dream – to have a stationery shop and ensure her son gets a good education.

Nivet Yadine : Peru

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:10:01 PDT

$0 of $575 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

Nivet lives in the city of Camana, a city that is characterized by having some beautiful beaches where one can enjoy the beauty of the countryside. It also has developed fishing and agriculture, especially rice, where it is considered to be one of the best locations in the world. We can also find a variety of typical dishes here, especially the extremely delicious "Chupe de Camarones" [a kind of shrimp soup]. When Nivet has free time, she enjoys going for walks, especially to distract herself and improve a bad mood. Occasionally she will take advantage of this to eat one of her favorite dishes which is the extremely delicious "Lomo Saltado" [marinated and stir-fried strips of beef]. Nivet works enthusiastically in her business selling clothing. She works in her business for around ten hours a day, and can serve up to 20 customers each day. She believes that things are going well for her in her business because she is very friendly, and above all because all the products that she offers for sale are good quality at a reasonable price. Nivet is very grateful for the Kiva lenders, as thanks to the support they provided she will be able to purchase more merchandise for her business. In particular, she will purchase special winter clothes such as sweaters, trousers, and jackets among other things. In this way she will be able to improve her income and have a greater variety of products to offer for sale to her customers. With this improvement, she will be able to continue working to be able to make her most important dream a reality: "To have a family, and to give them only the best"

Javier Riky : Peru

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:30:03 PDT

$25 of $575 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

Javier is 25 years old, and lives with his wife. Together, they have a 2-year-old little boy, who is his pride and joy and also his motivation to work hard so that he can provide him with what he needs and, most of all, with lots of love. His home is located in the city of Camana, which is known for its lovely beaches, where you can enjoy the beauty of its landscape. There is also fishing and agriculture, especially crops of rice, which are considered some of the best in the world. You can also find a variety of typical dishes, particularly the delicious shrimp "chupe." When he has some free time he enjoys playing soccer with his neighbors and local friends. Due to his parents's few financial resources, he only went to high school, but he would have liked to attend university. With great enthusiasm, Javier works in his business as a mototaxi driver. He dedicates about 12 daily hours to work, and may serve up to 40 passengers during the day. He believes his business is going well because there is high demand. Javier is very grateful to Kiva lenders because thanks to the help they have offered him he will be able to perform maintanence on his vehicle and purchase spare parts. This way, he will be able to drive his vehicle in good condition, which will allow him to keep fighting every day for his greatest dream to come true: to give his son a good education.

Luis Enrique : Peru

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:20:02 PDT

$25 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

Luis is a 20-year-old young man. He lives with his wife, and they have a small son whom they love very much. This is the reason why Luis works from sunrise to sunset to give him a good quality of life, with much love. His house is located in the city of Chincha, which is noted for its beautiful beaches. It is also well known as the birthplace of great Peruvian sport heroes. Also, its inhabitants have a most delicious way of seasoning the traditional dishes of the area. When he has free time, he likes to spend it with his family, and also once in a while enjoys eating his favorite dish, the very delicious "arroz chaufa" (Peruvian-style Chinese fried rice). With much enthusiasm, Luis provides security services for his local municipality. He works around nine hours a day. He believes that his work is going well because he is very responsible and above all, very careful. Luis is very thankful to the Kiva lenders, as thanks to the help they have provided him,he will be able to undertake improvements to his home, particularly the installation of floors and repairing of walls. In this way, he will be able to provide a better quality of life for his family, and will continue striving day by day to make his greatest dream a reality: "To have my own house, and give my son a good education."

Maribel : Peru

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:40:02 PDT

$50 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

Maribel is a young woman of 28. She lives with her husband who works as an electrician, and with her three children, ages 1,9 and 10. For them she gives her life and all her effort. The sacrifices they make are for them: to give them a good quality of life in a loving family. Her house is located in the city of Ica, which is known for having a warm climate at any time of the year. For this it is known as the "Land of Eternal Sun." As well, agriculture is developing, especially the cultivation of cotton, paprika, grapes, asparagus and other crops. When she has free time available, Maribel likes to read. As well, sometimes she likes to prepare her favorite dish, the very tasty "arroz con pollo.” (rice with chicken). She only went as far as high school, but would like to have studied languages. With a great deal of enthusiasm and especially effort, Maribel works daily in her business selling hamburgers, salchipollos (fried potatoes with shredded chicken and hot dogs), salchipapas (fried potatoes and hot dogs), fried chicken, and other foods. She works at her business for around seven hours a day, and can serve up to 20 customers daily. She believes that her business is going well because she has a strong faith, and above all because she serves her customers in a friendly way. Maribel is very grateful to the Kiva lenders, as thanks to the help they have offered her, she will be able to buy a refrigerator for her business, so that she can properly store the food she uses to prepare her dishes. This way she will be able to improve her income and her quality of life, and continue working to make her greatest dream a reality: ”To have my own house."

Maria Ysabel : Peru

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:50:03 PDT

$50 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

María lives in the city of Ica, a city noted for having a hot climate all year which is why it’s known as the land of eternal sun. It’s also an agricultural center especially cotton, paprika, grapes and asparagus, among other crops. Like all good Peruvians, she very much enjoys our country’s typical dishes, especially the very delicious “Sopa Seca.” She only attended secondary school but would have liked to have studied Administration. María works day to day in her business selling clothes on order. She spends about four hours daily in her business. She also has a business leasing a mototaxi and also sells hamburgers at night. She believes that she does well in her business because she treats her customers in a kind way. María is very grateful to Kiva lenders because thanks to the help they’ve given her she will buy more merchandise like jackets, pants, sweatshirts and coats in order to have a wider variety of products and to improve her income to continue working towards making her greatest dream come true: to build her house out of substantial materials because when the 2007 earthquake occurred it collapsed.

Pedro Alberto : Peru

Sat, 19 May 2012 19:40:03 PDT

$25 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

Pedro is 44 years old. He is a very hardworking and enthusiastic person. He lives in the city of Ica, which is known for having a warm climate. This city is also known for agriculture and has several tourist attractions, such as Huacachina Lake. When he has some free time, he likes to play soccer with his neighbors and friends from his neighborhood. He also likes to eat his favorite food, which is the delicious Chinese-style stir-fried rice. He only finished secondary school, but he would have liked to study to become a policeman. Pedro works with much enthusiasm at his business selling clothing. He works about 5 hours per day and can tend to about 20 customers. He believes things are going well for him in his business because he is very friendly to his customers and above all because he is well known. Pedro is very grateful to the Kiva lenders because it is thanks to the help they have provided him that he can buy clothing for the winter season, such as pullover sweaters, pants, sweat shirts, and jackets, among other things. This way he will have more merchandise to offer to his customers and he can continue working toward his biggest dream: “To have my own store for my business.”

Wilson Aroldo : Peru

Sun, 20 May 2012 06:30:03 PDT

$25 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 20, 2012

Wilson is a very hard-working man. With the fruit of his work gradually he has been getting ahead and, above all, supporting his family. His house is located in the district of Parcona. This district is known because in it agriculture is developed. Also, it is known for the friendlyness of its population. Wilson likes to play spots and one of his favorite pastimes is to play football with his neighbors and friends in his neighborhood and also, on occasion, he takes advantage of eating one of his favorite dishes, which is the delicious "Ceviche." He only completed high school but he would have liked to study Mechanical Engineering. With all of the enthusiasm that he is known for, Wilson works in his business as a taxi driver. He dedicates around 10 hours daily to his job and he can attend to almost 40 customers a day. He believes that his business is going well because he is very friendly with the customers and there is a big need for people to get around in his area. Wilson is very thankful to the Kiva lenders since, thanks to the help that they have provided, he will be able to perform general maintenance to his car, such as revision of the vehicle engine. In this way, he will drive the car in optimal conditions and be able to drive with greater safety, as much for his customers as for him. He will be able to continue working to make his greatest dream come true: have a fleet of taxis.

Viviana Isabel : Peru

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:00:12 PDT

$25 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 21, 2012

Viviana lives in the city of Mala, a city noted for having beautiful beaches, for its residents’ friendliness and for its agriculture. Viviana is a single mother who is raising her three-year-old son alone because her child’s father abandoned them and since that moment she became both father and mother to her son. But it is her son who gives her the strength to continue forward by just smiling at her and looking at her. When she has free time available she likes to read and listen to music alongside her little one; occasionally she enjoys one of her favorite dishes, the very delicious “Pescado Frito.” She only attended secondary school but would have like to have studied Nursing. Viviana rises very early every day to do her household chores and at the same time work in her grocery selling business. She dedicates about 10 hours daily to her store and can tend to up to 15 customers per day. She believes that she does well in her business because she has much charisma to take care of customers. Viviana is very grateful to Kiva lenders because thanks to the help they’ve given her she will be able to buy more merchandise for her store like rice, sugar, noodles and canned goods, among others in order to have more products to offer her customers. Her income will increase and she will be able to continue working and striving toward reaching her greatest dream: to have a house of her own and to give her son a good education.

Beatriz Milagros : Peru

Mon, 21 May 2012 20:00:06 PDT

$0 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 21, 2012

Beatriz, 45, is a very enterprising and enthusiastic woman. She lives with her husband, who works as a fisherman, and they both support the household expenses. Together they have 2 children who they love very much, and for whom they exert themselves a lot so that they can get ahead and so that their children can do well. Her house is located in the city of Imperial. This is a city known for its warm and welcoming climate. In addition, this district is a place especially suited for the cultivation of cotton, bananas and other agricultural products. With a lot of effort and saving, and most of all, the encouragement of her family, she started up her business selling comforters. She was gradually improving it, and now she has already had a year working in this business. She believes that her business is doing well because she offers a lot of payment options for her customers, and most of all, because she tends to them with a lot of kindness. Beatriz really appreciates the Kiva lenders, because thanks to the help that they have provided her, she will be able to buy more comforters to sell. In this way she will be able to have better products to offer her customers, especially for Mother's Day. In this way, she will continue to work to make her greatest dream a reality: "to provide her children with a good education and to have a comforter store."

Julio Frankly : Peru

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:10:08 PDT

$0 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 22, 2012

Julio, 33, is the father of two little ones he loves very much. For reasons beyond his control he separated from his wife but this has not kept him from seeing his children or from giving them his fatherly love or in collaborating with their mother in raising them. Day to day he strives very much because he wants his children to be proud of him and above all because he wants to give them a happy life. He lives in his parents’ house; they are farmers and he also helps them. His house is located in the city of Imperial. Agriculture takes place in this city, especially cotton and corn growing, among others. It also has beautiful beaches and its residents are very kind. Julio works as a taxi driver and has been so doing for about 10 years. His father taught him to drive and encouraged him to go into this type of business since he had a car and gave it to him so that he could work. Julio gradually fixed the car with the fruits of his labor and he also supports his parents. He believes that he does well in his business because he’s very kind and because he very much wants to get ahead. Julio is very grateful to Kiva lenders because thanks to the help they’ve given him he will be able to service his vehicle, especially check out the engine, so that he’ll have a car in good condition to work and provide security for his customers so that he can continue working toward making his greatest dream a reality: to give his children a good education and to buy a new car.

Domingo Julio : Peru

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:30:03 PDT

$25 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 23, 2012

Domingo, 47, is the father of 2 children. His oldest child is an adult and has formed his own family, but the youngest is 19 and lives with him. Domingo exerts himself a lot so that he can provide his child with a quality life, especially now that he is studying, because he wants the best for him. His house is located in the city of Pisco, a city that is known for its warm climate and beautiful beaches. Pisco is also home to the Ballesteros Islands, which are visited by many tourists throughout the year. Domingo works as a taxi driver. He previously drove a rented vehicle, but gradually, and with a lot of effort, he managed to buy a used vehicle. Domingo has already been doing this work for about 5 years, and he believes that his business is going well because he is very friendly with his customers, and most of all, is a responsible driver. Domingo is very grateful to the Kiva lenders, because thanks to the help that they've provided he will be able to put a new roof on his house, as the roof that he now has is made of straw mats. In this way, he will have a better quality of life, and will continue to work each day to make his greatest dream a reality: "to provide a good education to his youngest child."

Oscar Martin : Peru

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:50:04 PDT

$25 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 23, 2012

Oscar is 45 years old but a young man of 20 in spirit and happiness. He lives with his wife and two children, ages 14 and 2, whom he loves very much. He works very hard so they will get ahead and have a better future. He only completed secondary school, but he would like to have studied business administration. His home is located in the city of Pisco, known for its warm climate as well as for beautiful beaches and the Ballestas Islands, which are visited by vast numbers of tourists all year long. When he has some free time he likes to play soccer, which he cannot do very often because his job is so hard and tiring. He also likes to eat one of his favorite dishes, the delicious ceviche with a "chilcano" [Pisco and cola cocktail]. Every day Oscar works in his business as a fisherman. He fishes, especially shellfish, and sells them mainly to restaurants in his city. He works about 12 hours a day in his business and can serve up to 15 customers a week. He believes it is going well for him in his business because he is very well known and polite with his customers. Oscar is very grateful to the Kiva lenders. Thanks to the help they have given him he will be able to perform maintenance on his boat and make improvements to his home, such as improving the floors and windows. In this way he will be able to continue working with a vehicle in good shape and fighting every day to make his biggest dream a reality: "To have a boat business."

Oliber : Peru

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:10:02 PDT

$25 of $1,125 raised.

Started raising funds on May 23, 2012

Oliber is a very hardworking and enthusiastic man. He lives in the district of Parcona. This district is characterized by having a warm climate. Additionally, the citizens of the zone have a special charisma and great sense of collaboration. When he has free time he likes to play soccer with his neighbors and friends of the neighborhood and also on occasion he likes to eat one of his favorite dishes which is the delicious "Arroz con Pollo" (Rice with Chicken). With effort he was able to study to be an automotive technician, but he would have liked to study automotive engineering at university. With much enthusiasm Oliber works about 10 hours daily in his business as a taxi driver and can attend to up to 45 clients daily. He believes that his work is going well because he is friendly with his clients and above all very respectful. Oliber is very thankful to the lenders at Kiva and thanks to the support that they are providing him he will be able to conduct the maintenance and repair of his vehicle. In this way he will be able to drive more safely as much for himself as for his customers and improve his income; thus he will be able to continue fighting for the realization of his great dream: "To form a taxi company".

Carlos Jesus : Peru

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:08 PDT

$0 of $375 raised.

Started raising funds on May 24, 2012

Carlos is 39 years old and lives in the Parcona district, which is known for its hot climate and agriculture production, especially cotton. When Carlos has free time, he likes to play soccer with his neighborhood friends. He also likes to eat one of his favorite dishes, the delicious "Ceviche," a fish dish. He only completed secondary studies but he would have liked to study Mechanical Engineering. Carlos works hard in his business as a taxi driver. He works around 10 hours a day and service up to 40 customers in one day. He believes that his business is going well because he is friendly and, above all, always very responsible when he drives. For this reason, people always recommend him. Carlos is very grateful for the Kiva loans and thanks to the help that they ave given him, he will be able to buy merchandise such as rice, sugar, noodles, household cleaning products, mixed vegetables, soft drinks among others to start his grocery business, among other products. This way, he will be able to increase his income and quality of life, and to keep working in order to achieve his greatest desire: to have a car.

Moises Flavio : Peru

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:00:06 PDT

$25 of $750 raised.

Started raising funds on May 24, 2012

Moisés, 28, lives in the city of Pisco in Ica, Perú. The city of Pisco is a city that’s visited by many tourists because the Ballestas Islands and the Paracas Candelabrum are found here; they have beautiful scenery where one can relax and enjoy its beauty. When Moisés has any free time he likes to play soccer with his friends and neighbors and also enjoys eating one of his favorite dishes, the very delicious “Estofado de Pollo.” Moisés only studied up to fifth grade of secondary school but would have like to have studied Gastronomy. With much effort Moisés works in his business selling food; he spends about 10 hours daily and can tend to up to 23 customers per day. He believes that he does well in his business because he prepares tasty dishes and because he cooks with much joy. Moisés is grateful to Kiva lenders because thanks to the help they’ve given him he will be able to buy wood and cane stalks from Guayaquil to remodel his business because he’s found a small lot where he can install his food stand and thus have a way of providing more customer comfort and improve his income to continue working toward making his greatest dream a reality: to have a house of his own.

Benjamin : Peru

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:50:02 PDT

$0 of $775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 25, 2012

Benjamin, 69, has a lot of vitality and the happiness of a 15-year-old. He says that if he lets his bad mood take over he will not work well, nor get along with his family. He lives with his wife, who is his friend and the shoulder he leans on when he needs help. His house is located in the city of Ica, which is known for its warm climate throughout the year, and therefore called land of the eternal sun. He works in agriculture, especially growing grapes, asparagus, and paprika, among other crops. He has a high school education but would have liked to study agricultural engineering. With much effort, especially because he wants to get ahead, Benjamin works on his patch of land growing pecans and mangos. He works about ten hours a day, making sure his crops are free from disease to have a good harvest. He believes business is going so well because he is very dedicated and knows his customers well. Benjamin is content and grateful to the Kiva lenders for the help they are giving him. He will be able to buy supplies and fertilizers for his plants, which will make for a better harvest next year and more income. Therefore, he will be able to continue striving toward his greatest goal: "To finish building a house out of solid materials".

Carla Fatima : Peru

Sat, 26 May 2012 22:10:03 PDT

$0 of $950 raised.

Started raising funds on May 26, 2012

Carla is a 29-year-old young woman who lives in the city of Pisco, which is known for having beautiful beaches. Also there are the Ballestas Islands, which get vast numbers of tourists all year long. Carla is a young woman of great faith, so she always goes to her church; any time she feels happy or worried, going to church comforts her and cheers her up. As a good Peruvian she likes food; one of her favorite dishes is the delicious chicken with spaghetti. Every day Carla works in her clothing sales business. She dedicates about 10 hours a day to it and can serve up to 20 customers a day. She believes that it is going well for her in her business because she treats people with affection and kindness. Carla is very grateful to the lenders because, thanks to the help they have given her, she will be able to buy merchandise for her business, especially large-size clothing such as blouses, pants, skirts, and other things, because she has several customers of this build. In this way she will be able to improve her income, give her customers better service, and continue fighting to make her biggest dream a reality: "To have her own line of clothing."