Kiva Loans for Cooperativa San Jose

Alberto Manuel : Ecuador

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:20:04 PDT

$150 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 27, 2012

Alberto Manuel is 30 years old, married, and has two children. He lives with his wife in the region of Ventanas, province of Los Ríos. He belongs to the Girasoles (Sunflowers) community bank. Alberto Manuel works selling yogurt and is also a taxi driver. He is asking for a loan to buy dairy products such as milk by the case and carton, as well as yogurt. With the help of the loan he will be able to grow his business and earn more money. He frequently buys and sells his products in Ventanas. His dream is to buy a vehicle. He doesn't face any challenges with his business. In his free time he likes to work at his business.

Ramon Juan De Dios : Ecuador

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:40:03 PDT

$225 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 28, 2012

Ramon Juan de Dios is 46 years old, single and has one son. He lives with his mother and son in the Canton Ventanas in the Province of los Rios. He belongs to the communal bank "Sunflowers." Ramon Juan de Dios works selling corn meal and he also grows peanuts. He is requesting this loan to buy agricultural supplies such as manure, urea and fertilizers for his peanut fields. With the help of the loan he will be able to invest in his business. He undertakes the purchase and sale of the products he needs frequently in Pichincha, Ventanas. His dream is to continue forward so that his business prospers and he has success to be able to cover his required expenses. The challenge that confronts him is continuing to increase his business. In his free time he likes to play soccer.

Edison Froilan : Ecuador

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:50:02 PDT

$325 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 21, 2012

Edison Froilan is 24 years old, single, and has a son. He lives with his son and some relatives in Guaranda, in Bolivar province. Edison Froilan is a master welder. He is requesting a loan to buy a welding machine and tools for his work, including metal rods, a protective helmet, pliers, and a hammer. With the help of this loan, he will be able to buy the equipment that he badly needs. He will make his purchases in Guaranda. His dream is to be able to have a business that is growing by 100% and is creating a source of employment. The challenge he faces is being able to specialize in welding. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports.

Oscar Geovany : Ecuador

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:40:03 PDT

$225 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 23, 2012

Oscar Geovany is 39 years old. He is divorced and has two children who are 7 and 9 years old. He lives with his children in Chimbo, Bolívar Province. Oscar Geovany makes his living selling cars. He is requesting the loan to purchase electrical appliances, like a refrigerator and a microwave. With the help of the loan, he will be able to purchase the electrical appliances that he really needs. He challenge is providing an education for his children. He hopes to be able to increase his business's vehicle stock. In his free time, Oscar Geovany likes to play sports.

Mariano Victoriano : Ecuador

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:10:01 PDT

$225 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on May 16, 2012

Mariano Victoriano is 85 years old. He is single, and lives with his cousin in the Chillanes cantón in Bolívar province. He belongs to the rural communal bank Balacelo, which has ten members. Mariano Victoriano work in agriculture, growing corn and beans. He is requesting the loan to be able to purchase the necessary supplies that will allow him to have better harvests and improved income. He makes his purchases of supplies and sells his products on a frequent basis in the Chillanes cantón. He does this weekly. His dream is to improve his harvests with the necessary fertilizers, which he will buy in order to have greater income.

Joselito Alexander : Ecuador

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:20:03 PDT

$350 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Joselito Alexander, 45, is married and has 2 children. He lives with his wife and children in the Montalvo canton in the Los Rios province. He is a member of the communal bank "Embarcadero Chico." He is a farmer who cultivates cocoa, oranges, cassava, and several varieties of bananas. He also raises animals. Joselito Alexander rents land where he cultivates oranges. He is requesting a loan to buy orange and cocoa plants, herbicides, brush killer and fertilizers. With the help of this loan, he will be able to rent land to cultivate oranges. He makes his purchases and sells his products in Caluma canton each week. Joselito's dream is to have his own house. The challenge he faces is to provide his children with an education. In his free time he enjoys participating in sports.

Beatriz Del Carmen : Ecuador

Mon, 07 May 2012 02:50:01 PDT

$600 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 7, 2012

Beatriz del Carmen, 40, is divorced, has four children and lives with them in Montalvo, province of Los Ríos. She sells tropical fruits for a living and also raises animals. She is requesting a loan to buy fruits, such as pineapple, grapes, papayas, and oranges. The loan will enable her to buy the merchandise. She goes to Guayaquil every week for her purchases. Her goal is to have her own business. The challenges she is up against are the high prices of the products. In her free time she enjoys caring for her animals.

Jorge Salomon : Ecuador

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:10:02 PDT

$275 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on May 9, 2012

Jorge Salomon is 52 years old, married, and has eight children. He lives with his wife and children in Chillanes, which is in Bolívar Province.

Jorge Salomon is a farmer who grows corn, peas, beans, and blackberries. He also raises chickens and cattle. Jorge is requesting a loan so that he can buy farming supplies, compost, urea, liquids for fumigation, liquid weed killers, insecticides, and fertilizers. His purchases are conducted every week in Chillanes. With the help of this loan, he will be able to buy fertilizers without being inconvenienced. His dreams include seeing his children finish their studies, improving his crops, and having more income and a better lifestyle. The challenges he faces include dealing with bad weather.

In his free time, Jorge Salomon enjoys walking, watching television, and partaking in the Carnival festivities.

Jose Javier : Ecuador

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:20:03 PDT

$125 of $1,500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

Jose Javier is 23 years old, single, and has no children. He lives with his mother in Ventanas, which is in Los Ríos Province.

Jose Javier works in a department of statistical studies. He is requesting a loan in order to buy cement, blocks, and rods. With the help of this loan, he will be able to make repairs to his house. These materials will be purchased in Ventanas. His dream is to be able to buy car. His greatest challenge is dealing with the bad weather.

In his free time, Jose Javier enjoys sharing moments with his family and going out for walks.

Luis Alfredo : Ecuador

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:20:03 PDT

$225 of $800 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

Luis Alfredo is 37 years of age, is married without children, and lives with his parents in Guaranda in the province of Bolivar. He works an assistant in a welding shop. He has requested this loan to purchase car parts such as an axle, piston rings and roller bearings, as well as to buy a wardrobe. With the help of the loan he can buy these parts in cash. Luis Alfredo plans to make these purchases in Guaranda. Luis Alfredo’s dream is to have a large, healthy family. The challenge he faces is opening his own business. In his free time he likes to go for walks and play sports.

Olga Teresa : Ecuador

Fri, 18 May 2012 22:00:09 PDT

$200 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

Olga Teresa is 24 years old, in a common-law relationship, and has a two-year-old child. She lives with them in Guaranda, which is in Bolívar Province.

Olga Teresa is a farmer who grows potatoes and onions. She is requesting a loan in order to buy onions, peas, beans, cauliflower, and potatoes. With the help of this loan, she will buy merchandise that she is lacking. These items will be purchased in Ambato. Her dream is to improve financially and to have something good. Olga's challenge is being able to become an agricultural engineer.

In her free time, she enjoys listening to music. Her husband appears with her in the photograph.

Marcila Magdalena : Ecuador

Tue, 22 May 2012 16:40:33 PDT

$75 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 22, 2012

Marcila Magdalena is 70 years old, and is divorced without any children. She lives with her family members in Chimbo, in the province of Bolivar. Marcila Magdalena owns and operates a general store that sells a little bit of everything. With the support from this loan, she plans to purchase additional merchandise to further stock her business and increase her income. She buys products in Guaranda for resale in her store, and her dream is to improve her quality of life. In her free time, she likes to walk.

Amparo Margarita : Ecuador

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:10:03 PDT

$50 of $1,600 raised.

Started raising funds on May 23, 2012

Amparo Margarita is 40 years old. She is single and has two children. She lives with her children in Chimbo, Bolívar Province. Amparo Margarita is a nurses' aid in a medical center. She is requesting the loan to purchase cement, rods, wood and blocks. With the help of the loan, she will be able to make some improvements to her house. The challenge that she faces is bad weather. She will make her purchases in Ventanas. Her dream is to be able to purchase a farm. In her free time, Amparo Margarita likes to fix up her house.

Luis Enrique : Ecuador

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:50:02 PDT

$25 of $1,500 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Luis Enrique tiene 50 años de edad tiene un hijo es soltero, vive con su hijo en el cantón Chillanes Provincia Bolívar. Luis Enrique se dedica al comercio de granos como maíz, arveja, frejol, trigo, cebada, lenteja, habas, además se dedica a la crianza de pollos. Solicita el crédito para incrementar su negocio como comerciante. Con la ayuda del crédito mejoraría la producción y obtendría buenas cosechas además tendría mayor ingreso con la crianza y venta de sus animales. Las compras y ventas de los productos las realiza con frecuencia en Chillanes. El sueño es construir una vivienda propia y para su negocio necesita un local. Los desafíos a los que se enfrenta es el ponerse el negocio y no saber si será estable ya que habrá ganancias como también pérdidas. En el tiempo libre le gusta leer escribir, entretetenerse con los niños, hacer deportes, participar en festividades patronales del sector y de los recintos, fiestas de carnaval, navidad. Luis Enrique is 50 years old. He has a son and is single. He lives with his son in the canton of Chillanes, in the province of Bolivar. Luis Enrique works in the grain business, dealing with products such as corn, peas, beans, wheat, barley, lentils, and fava benas. In addition, he raises chickens. He is applying for the loan to expand his business as a merchant. With the help of the loan, he will improve production and obtain better harvests, and in addition he will have better income from raising and selling his animals. He makes his purchases and sells his products in Chillanes. His dream is to build his own house, and he needs a location for his business. The challenges he faces are setting up his business and not knowing if it will be stable, since there will be earnings as will as losses. In his free time he likes to read, write, play with the children, play sports, participate in festivities for patron saint festivities in the district and in the area and in Carnival and Christmas celebrations

Merlin Elizabeth : Ecuador

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:00:57 PDT

$50 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Merlín Elizabeth is 30 years old, she is married and has two children. She lives with her children in the Ventanas canton in the Los Ríos province, she is part of the Los Girasoles communal bank. Merlín Elizabeth earns her livelihood selling beauty products such as makeup and nail varnishes. She is asking for this loan to invest in beauty products such as makeup and nail varnishes and set up a juice bar. Using this loan, she can now set up a fruit juice bar. She frequently buys and sells the necessary products in the Ventanas canton. Her dream is to build a house to live in and set up a business. For her, there are no challenges. In her free time, she likes getting on with the household chores.

Carlos Alberto : Ecuador

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:00:04 PDT

$300 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 27, 2012

Carlos Alberto is 43 years old. He is married with five children. He lives with his wife in the rural area of Ventanas, which is a part of the province of Los Rios. He is a member of the communal bank Los Girasoles (The Sunflowers). Carlos Alberto makes a living as a farmer, planting corn. He has requested a loan to buy organic fertilizer, urea, chemical fertilizers and to buy supplies to put in irrigation. He makes purchases and sales frequently, which he does in the city of Quevedo. His dream is to have his own business. The challenges he faces include finding a way to continue working in his business. In his free time he likes to play sports.

Elvira Yolanda : Ecuador

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:40:02 PDT

$175 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 28, 2012

Elvira Yolanda is 60 years old, single, and has 8 children. She lives alone in the Ventanas Canton of the Los Rios Province. She belongs to the communal bank “Los Girasoles,” or “The Sunflowers.” Elvira Yolanda works in sales. She is requesting the loan to purchase basic staples such as sugar, beans, salt, rice, etc, to stock her small store. With the support of the loan, she will be able to increase the size of her business and earn more of an income. She does a lot of the buying and selling of products that she needs in the Ventanas Canton. Her dream is to continue working to succeed in her business. One of the challenges that she faces is continuing working. She enjoys spending her free time at home.

Valeria Nataly : Ecuador

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:00:09 PDT

$50 of $1,500 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Valeria Nataly, age 19, is single and has one child. She lives with her mother and her one year old son in Ventanas in the Ríos province. Valerie sells costume jewelry like bracelets and rings. She also sells lipstick, combs, and jugs of water. She is requesting the loan to be able to buy merchandise like medallions, bracelets, lipstick, and cosmetics. With the money from the loan she will be able to buy the merchandise that she needs so much. She will make her purchases and her sales in Ventanas. Her dream is to be able to buy a motorcycle. The challenge that presents itself is the competition. In her free time she likes to go out and to study.

Isaias Escardo : Ecuador

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:40:03 PDT

$50 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Isaías Escardo is 46 years old, single, and lives with his two children in the canton of Montavo, Los Ríos Province. Isaías is a member of the Communal Bank "Embarcadero Chico". The members engage in the cultivation of cacao, oranges, baby bananas, cooking bananas, cassava, plantains, and the breeding of animals.

Isaías Escardo grows cacao, oranges, baby bananas, cooking bananas, plantains, and raises animals. He is requesting a loan to buy animals, such as pigs and chickens. With the help of this loan, he will be able to buy animals to sell. The purchase and sale of animals are conducted frequently in the canton of Caluma each week. His dreams are to have a house of his own and to provide his children a better future. The challenges he faces include weather factors, such as excessive rain.

In his free time, Isaías Escardo enjoys playing sports.

Simon Bolivar : Ecuador

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:50:03 PDT

$50 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Simón Bolívar is 47 years old, single, and lives with his relatives in Guaranda, Bolívar Province. He is a member of the Communal Bank "Embarcadero Chico". The members engage in the cultivation of cacao, oranges, baby bananas, cooking bananas, cassava, plantains, and the breeding of animals.

Simón Bolívar grows cacao, oranges, baby bananas, cooking bananas, plantains, and raises animals. The loan he is requesting will be used to buy materials such as cement, rods, and blocks for repairing his house. With the help of this loan, he will be able to make these renovations. His purchases are made in the canton of Montalvo. His dream is to have a house of his home. The challenges he faces include crop diseases.

In his free time, Simón Bolívar enjoys spending time with his family.

Alcides Hernan : Ecuador

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:40:05 PDT

$75 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Alcides Hernán is 32 years old, single, and lives with his relatives in the canton of Montalvo in Los Ríos Province. Alcides is a member of the Communal Bank "Embarcadero Chico". The members engage in the cultivation of cacao, oranges, baby bananas, cooking bananas, cassava, plantains, and the breeding of animals.

Alcides Hernán grows cacao, oranges, baby bananas, cooking bananas, plantains, and raises animals. He is requesting a loan in order to buy feed for his chickens and pigs, such as balanced powders, vaccines, and vitamins so that the animals can be sold. With the help of this loan, he will be able to buy animals such as pigs. The purchase and sale of his products and animals take place in the canton of Caluma each week. His dream is to build a house where he can live in better conditions. The challenges he faces include weather factors, such as excessive rain.

In his free time, Alcides enjoys playing sports.

Angel Edilberto : Ecuador

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:10:03 PDT

$75 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Angel Edilberto is 73 years old and has four children. He is married and lives with his wife in the canton of Montalvo in Los Ríos Province. Angel is a member of the Communal Bank "Embarcadero Chico". The members engage in the cultivation of cacao, oranges, baby bananas, cooking bananas, cassava, plantains, and the breeding of animals.

Angel Edilberto raises animals, such as cattle and pigs. He is requesting a loan to buy pigs, chickens, and steers that he can sell. With the help of this loan, he will buy animals to raise and sell. The purchase and sale of animals occurs frequently in the canton of Caluma each week. His dream is to buy a vehicle for the exclusive use and comfort of himself and his family. The challenges he faces include insufficient finances.

In his free time, Angel Edilberto enjoys spending time with his family.

Mesias Delfin : Ecuador

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:50:03 PDT

$200 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 30, 2012

Mesías Delfín is 30 years old, is single and has two sons. He lives with his children in the Cantón Montalvo Provincia de Los Ríos. He belongs to the communal bank “Embarcadero Chico”, they make a living growing cocoa, oranges, green bananas, baby bananas, cassava, bananas and breeding animals. Mesías Delfín makes a living growing cocoa and baby bananas. He requests a loan to buy agricultural inputs such as manure, urea and fertilizer. With the help of the loan, he may increase the cocoa output and have higher incomes. He does the purchases and sales of the agricultural inputs in Canton Caluma each week. The dream is to increase the cultivation of cocoa and get a better harvest to have higher incomes. The challenges that he faces is the shortage of money to cover the household expenses. In the free time, he likes to sport, play indoor soccer.

Segundo Abdon : Ecuador

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:50:03 PDT

$75 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on May 4, 2012

Segundo Abdon is 58, married, and has two children. He lives with his wife and children in the Montalvo canton, Los Rios province. He belongs to the Embarcadero Chico communal bank. The group members work as cultivators of cocoa, oranges, banana, yucca, and plantains, and raise animals. Segundo Abdon cultivates cocoa and raises hogs. He is requesting this loan for the purchase of cocoa plants, chickens, and hogs. With the help of this loan, he will be able to acquire the cocoa plants that he needs to sow and harvest. His dream is to build a home. Among the challenges he has to confront is the loss of crops due to plagues. In his free time he enjoys playing sports for fun.

Maria Fabiola : Ecuador

Fri, 04 May 2012 12:20:02 PDT

$50 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on May 4, 2012

María Fabiola, 45, is married with 3 children. She lives in the Montalvo Canton in the Los Rios province. She is a member of the "Ventanilla Rural" (Window on the countryside) of embarcadero Chico and their businesses include the cultivation of cocoa, oranges, guineo (small, short banana), orito (baby banana), yucca, plantain and livestock. María Fabiola raises and sells cattle. She is requesting this loan to buy cement, rods and blocks to improve her home. With this loan she will be able to renovate her home. Each week she buys and sells product in the Montalvo Canton. Her dream is to have an imporved production of cocoa and finish the construction of the house. The challenges she faces have to do with the plagues that affect the crops and diseases that affect the animals. She says that she has no time off from her duties.

Angel Floresmilo : Ecuador

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:10:02 PDT

$75 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on May 16, 2012

Angel Floresmilo is 59, married, and has two children. He lives with his wife in the Montalvo canton, Los Rios province. He belongs to the Embarcadero Chico communal bank, whose members sow cocoa, oranges, bananas, yucca, and plantains, and raise animals. Angel Floresmilo cultivates bananas, oranges, and cocoa. He is requesting this loan for the purchase of wood, Eternit-brand fibre cement, and a pump for fumigating; this loan will help him to improve his yield. He buys and sells his products frequently in the Montalvo canton. His dream is to improve his home and increase his cocoa crop. Despite his age, he has to keep working; this is a challenge because these activities require a lot of physical exertion. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his friends and caring for his home.

Alberto Carlos : Ecuador

Sun, 06 May 2012 19:20:02 PDT

$25 of $1,500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 6, 2012

Alberto Carlos is 20 years old, single, and does not have children. He lives with his parents in Montalvo, Provincia de los Ríos. Alberto Carlos works in agriculture, planting bananas for export. He is requesting the loan to buy insecticides, fertilizers, and boxes for packing the bananas. With the help of the loan, he will buy what he needs without any difficulty. He will make his purchases in Montalvo. His dream is to have a truck. The challenge that he faces are the roads that are in bad condition. In his free time he likes to rest.

Maria Gloria : Ecuador

Sun, 06 May 2012 19:40:03 PDT

$25 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 6, 2012

María Gloria is 37 years old. She lives in a common-law marriage and has two children. She lives with her husband and their children in Montalvo, Provincia de los Ríos. María Gloria sells underwear for women and men. She is requesting the loan to buy underwear for boys and girls. With the loan she will be able to buy the merchandise that she very much needs to fulfill the requests of her customers. She makes her purchases in Guayaquil every weekend. Her dream is to have her own house. The challenge she faces is a lack of capital. In her free time she likes to take care of animals.

Alex Antonio : Ecuador

Mon, 07 May 2012 01:00:19 PDT

$50 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 7, 2012

Alex Antonio, 29, is single and has no children. He lives with his parents in Montalvo, in the province of Los Ríos. He is a farmer who grows corn; and he also works in construction. He is requesting a loan to buy suppliers, fertilizers, urea and insecticides, and to buy land. He will be able to buy fertilizers with the loan, and will make his purchases in Montalvo. His goal is to buy a car. The main challenge he is up against is lack of money. In his free time he likes to take it easy.

Luis Bolivar : Ecuador

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:40:02 PDT

$75 of $800 raised.

Started raising funds on May 9, 2012

Luis Bolívar is 35 years old, married, and has six children. He lives with his wife and children in Chillanes, which is in Bolívar Province.

Luis Bolívar is a farmer who grows beans, corn, peas, and potatoes. He also does construction work. The money he is requesting will be used to buy fertilizers, urea, compost, insecticides, herbicides, potato seedlings, and corn seeds. With the help of this loan, he will be able to buy insecticides and compost for his crops. His purchases are conducted in Chillanes on a weekly basis. Luis dreams of building a house and providing an education for his children so that they can become professionals. The challenges he faces include not being able to collect full payment whenever he finishes a construction job.

In his free time, Luis enjoys playing sports (such as volleyball), watching television, going for walks with his family, and enjoying the patron saint festivals.

Angel Rolando : Ecuador

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:20:03 PDT

$175 of $700 raised.

Started raising funds on May 9, 2012

Angel Rolando is 24 years old, single, and has no children. He lives with his mother in Chillanes, which is in Bolívar Province.

Angel Rolando is a farmer who grows corn, blackberries, and peas. He is requesting a loan to buy needed supplies such as compost, urea, liquids for fumigation, and insecticides. With the help of this loan, he will be able to fertilize and improve his crops. His dream is to finish his degree so that he can become an engineer. He also wants to increase his blackberry production so that he can generate more income. The challenges he faces include dealing with bad weather.

In his free time, Angel Rolando enjoys playing sports (indoor soccer and volleyball) and participating in the Carnival festivities.

Hugo Guillermo : Ecuador

Tue, 08 May 2012 21:10:02 PDT

$50 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 8, 2012

Hugo Guillermo is 37 years old and is married with four children. He lives with his wife and children in the Chillanes province of Bolívar. Hugo Guillermo is a master welder. He is requesting this loan in order to purchase cattle. With the loan money he will be able to purchase two beef cattle in Machachi. His dream is to provide education for his children and to increase his cattle herd. Cattle diseases are one of the challenges he faces. In his free time, Hugo Guillermo likes sports and enjoying carnival activities.

Rosa Zenaida : Ecuador

Fri, 18 May 2012 20:10:03 PDT

$50 of $1,500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

Rosa Zenaida is 44 years old, married, and has two children. She lives with her husband and children in Guaranda, which is in Bolívar Province.

Rosa Zenaida is a teacher at a school. She is requesting a loan to buy telephone calling stations. With the help of this loan, she will be able to start a business. The purchase of the stations will be made in Guaranda. Her dream is to expand the business and acquire more stations. Rosa's challenge is being able to obtain a Master's degree.

In her free time, she enjoys fixing up her house.

Mayra Patricia : Ecuador

Fri, 18 May 2012 22:00:10 PDT

$0 of $1,500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

Mayra Patricia is 25 years old, is married and has two children who are 4 and 6 years old. She lives with her husband and the children in Guaranda, in the province of Bolivar. Mayra Patricia earns her living selling men’s and women’s clothing. She is asking for a loan to buy clothes such as pants, sweaters,t-shirts and jumpers for men and women. The loan will help her to buy the merchadise she really needs. She will buy the merchandise in Guaranda. Her dream is to have her own house and to have a lot of merchandise for her store. The challenge she faces is to be able to give all of her children a complete education. In her free time she likes to play sport

Edgar Vitervo : Ecuador

Sat, 19 May 2012 03:10:01 PDT

$25 of $1,500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

Edgar Vitervo is 60 years old, married, no children. He lives in Guaranda in the Bolívar province. He has a bus and provides service to the community. He is requesting this loan to be able to buy spare parts for the bus, such as a shaft, valves, a rear-view mirror and tires. With the help of this loan he can buy these much-needed spare parts. He will buy them in Guaranda. Edgar Vitervo's dream is to be able to move house. In his free time, he likes to read and do sport.

Rommel Oswaldo : Ecuador

Sat, 19 May 2012 08:50:02 PDT

$75 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

Rommel Oswaldo is 22 years old, single, and has no children. He lives in Guaranda, which is in Bolívar Province.

Rommel Oswaldo is a driver in the transportation sector. He is requesting a loan in order to pay off a debt. With the help of this loan, he will be able to repay a debt he acquired when he was gravely ill. The debt will be paid off in Guaranda. His dream is to have his own business and to buy a house.

In his free time, Rommel Oswaldo enjoys playing volleyball and soccer.

Jose Leonardo : Ecuador

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:20:03 PDT

$0 of $1,200 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

Jose Leonardo is 51 and is married with 3 children. He lives with his wife and children in the Guaranda province of Bolívar. He teaches in an elementary school. He is requesting a loan to buy cement, bars, metal sheets, and bricks. With the help of this credit, he will be able to make repairs to his home to be able to live in better conditions because his house is very small. He will buy the materials in Guaranda. His dream is to be able to maintain his job and to give his children an education so they can become professionals. In his free time, he likes to read and make hand-written posters.

Maria Fernanda : Ecuador

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:37 PDT

$25 of $1,500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

Maria Fernanda is 32 years old, is married and has two children who are 6 and 4 years old. She lives with her husband and her children in Guaranda in the province of Bolivar. Maria Fernanda earns her living selling all sorts of different fruits. She is asking for a loan to buy cement, soda ash and eternit brand fibre-reinforced cement. With the loan she will be able to improve her home. She will buy the products in Guaranda. Her dream is to be able to give her children an education.The challenge she faces is to work hard to improve her living conditions. In her free time she enjoys looking after her children and spending time fixing-up her house.

Paulo Cesar : Ecuador

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:50:03 PDT

$0 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 21, 2012

PAULO CESAR is 29 years old, single and has no children. He lives with relatives in Guaranda in Bolivar Province. PAULO CESAR is dedicated to repairing automobiles. He is a mechanical engineer. He is applying for a loan to purchase tools such as bits, axles and batteries. With the help of the loan he will be able to improve the workshop where he works. He will buy the tools in Ambato. His dream is to be able to expand his workshop and provide work for those who need it. The challenge he faces is to be able to work for a much longer time. In his spare time he likes to play sports.

Jose Manuel : Ecuador

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:00:06 PDT

$0 of $700 raised.

Started raising funds on May 21, 2012

Jose Manuel is 59 years old, he is married, he has one child, and he lives with this wife and son (who is 20 years old) in Guaranda in the province of Bolivar. Jose Manuel is a provider of services and he also has cattle. He is seeking a loan to buy cattle. With the help from this loan, he will be able to buy more animals and focus on raising cattle. He will buy the cattle in Guaranda. He is dream is to be able to establish himself as a cattle dealer. In his free time he likes to work and to support his family. He also likes to rest.

Jairo Nahin : Ecuador

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:00:06 PDT

$25 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 21, 2012

Jairo Nahin is 22 years old, he is single, and he does not have children. He lives with his parents in Ventanas in the province of los Ríos. Jairo Nahin is a welder. He is seeking a loan to buy a welding machine. With the help from the loan, he will be able to buy the machine. He will buy it in Ventanas. His dream is to be able to buy a motorcycle. In his free time he likes to play 'indor.' He says that he is very thankful for this help that is being offered to him.

Paca Karina : Ecuador

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:10:02 PDT

$25 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 23, 2012

Paca Karina is 23 years old. She is single and has no children. She lives with her parents in Chimbo in Bolívar province. Paca Karina is a domestic worker. She is asking for the loan to purchase furniture, a dresser and table. With the help of the loan, she will be able to buy what she needs for the house. She will make the purchases in Guaranda. The challenge she faces is to have what she needs to live comfortably. Her dream is to be able to have everything she needs to live comfortably. The challenge she faces is competition. In her free time, she likes to play and take walks.

Dinny Antonio : Ecuador

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:20:03 PDT

$0 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 23, 2012

Dinny Antonio is 47 years old. He is married and has two children who are 25 and 6 years old. He lives with his wife and children in Ventanas, De Los Ríos Province. Dinny Antonio works in a banana distribution center. He is requesting the loan to purchase cement, rods, blocks and wood. With the help of the loan, he will be able to purchase the materials needed to fix up his house. His challenges at work are the rains, which effect the banana crop. His dream is to be able to buy himself a pick-up truck. In his free time, Dinny Antonio likes to work on the farm.