Kiva Loans for Esperanza International Dominican Republic, a partner of HOPE International

Mujeres De Suenos Y Metas 1 & 2 Group : Dominican Republic

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:20:13 PDT

$1,750 of $4,850 raised.

Started raising funds on May 15, 2012

Amanda is a member of the Mujeres De Sueños y Metas (Women of Dreams and Goals ) 1 & 2 group. This group is comprised of ten women with small businesses who sell different products. Amanda is a single mother with three children. They live in the city of Santo Domingo. She has always worked hard to give her children what she was not able to have in her childhood. Amanda’s business is a butcher shop. She sells different types of meat like chicken, pork, and beef. She has been working in this business for about five years. This is her 8th loan with Esperanza Internancional. She is very grateful because she has been able to advance and invest in her business with the loans. She will use this new loan to buy more beef, chicken and some pigs. This group is located in an area with scant resources in the city of Santo Domingo. It is to the north of the city.

El Tesoro Group : Dominican Republic

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:00:33 PDT

$2,275 of $5,250 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

Negra is the coordinator of this group, which is named El Tesoro (The Treasure). The group is located in one of the rural communities of San Pedro de Macoris that surround sugarcane fields, known as 'Bateyes.' Negra is a very hardworking woman who is dedicated to her business, which she conducts by walking; she sells miscellaneous products such as clothes, underwear, and cosmetics. She is also the mother of two children. She lives alone with her long-term partner because their children live separately in their own homes. Negra is receiving her 7th loan from Esperanza International after having successfully repaid all her previous loans. She started her business with her first loan from Esperanza almost four years ago. She will use this loan to purchase clothes, underwear, and cosmetics for her business. She will reinvest her profits in her business because May and June are good months for sales. Thanks for supporting this group of entrepreneurs!

La Reforma 2, 3, 5 & 7 Group : Dominican Republic

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:30:03 PDT

$975 of $6,325 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

Cristina is the coordinator of her group named La Reforma 2, 3, 5 & 7 (Reform). She has a long-term partner and is a mother with 4 children, all living with her in a simply structured home, in a rural village of San Pedro de Macoris, a city famous for baseball players and the sugarcane industry. The main economic activity here is the free-trade zone, a cement factory, and other businesses. Cristina has been selling gasoline for approximately 10 and a half years. She used some money she had to start the business. She plans to use this loan to buy more gallons of gasoline. She will reinvest the profits in her business so she can expand her sales and supply more clients. This is her 10th loan with Esperanza International, and she is very excited about it. She has been investing all her loans in her business, which has made it possible to respond to the need for gasoline in her community. She sells her gasoline at a small stall next to one of the main roads in her village. Cristina thanks you all for your support of her group's dreams.

Las Perlas 1, 2 & 3 Group : Dominican Republic

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:10:13 PDT

$1,175 of $3,775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 15, 2012

Dominga is the coordinator of the Las Perlas (The Pearl) 1, 2 & 3 group. This group is composed of 15 micro-entrepreuners located in the city of La Santo Domingo. Her family is made up of three children and her husband. Her children are attending school, while she is working at home making curtains and decaration sets for bathrooms and bedrooms. She is running a decoration business. Dominga is very excited to receive her 4th loan through Esperanza International. She took her first loan around 2 year ago. Receiving these loans has made it possible to invest in her small business and give her a step forward to increase her inventory and sales. She will invest by purchasing fabric, thread, accessories, and other materials to decorate. One of Dominga's dreams is to become a famous decorator and expand her business to other levels and areas. She thanks you all for your support!!

El Sol Sale Para Todos 1 Group : Dominican Republic

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:09 PDT

$1,350 of $2,050 raised.

Started raising funds on May 10, 2012

Antonia is the coordinator of her group El Sol Sale Para Todos (The Sun Shines For Everyone) 1, whose members are located in the city of Hato Mayor, a small rural community. Antonia, who makes her home there in a simple structure with her husband, says that her most difficult challenge has been to improve her business, something she continues to work very hard at. In the meantime, she plans to continue attending to the church.

With her first Esperanza loan almost seven years ago, Antonia started her business, a "Fantasia" selling miscellanous products. She is now requesting her 12th loan which she will use to buy clothes, shoes, cosmetics, women´s accessories and others product. Antonia and her group thank you for your help in achieving their dreams by funding this loan!

Jesus Es Prosperidad 2 Group : Dominican Republic

Fri, 11 May 2012 07:20:03 PDT

$1,150 of $2,625 raised.

Started raising funds on May 11, 2012

Yohanna is the coordinator of her group Jesus es Prosperidad 2 (Jesus is Prosperity). Her group is located in Santiago, an area famous for tobacco and beef production, the second biggest city in the Dominican Republic. She makes her home here in a simple structure with her long-term partner and their two children. She says that her most difficult challenge is to raise her children. In the meantime she plans to continue enjoying cooking and spending time with her family. Yohanna is excited to be taking her sixth loan with Esperanza after having successfully repaid her previous loan and grown her business. She has had her business for three years, starting with her first loan. She plans to use this loan to invest in her business by buying clothes, underwear, cosmetics and shoes. She will use the profits to save and supply her family's needs. She is dreaming to have her own house and to improve her business. This Esperanza associate came to us because, after having other loans, she found the Esperanza program in her community and prefers our rates.

La Fuente De Bendicion 7 Group : Dominican Republic

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:00:32 PDT

$550 of $4,975 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

Hirza is one of the members of La Fuente de Bendicion (The Source of Blessing) 7. They are five micro-entrepreneurs in the rural area surrounding Hato Mayor, an agricultural area. Hirza is the mother of five children and they live together with her long-term partner in a rural village outside the town. She started selling clothes nine years ago. Hirza is receiving her 10th loan. She repaid her previous loans on time and made good investments. She is planning to use her new loan to purchase miscellaneous products like clothes, shoes, cosmetics, etc., for her business, which she started with a loan she received from Esperanza almost 9 years ago where she took her first three loans from us, she stopped taking loans from Esperanza for approximately a three year, and she started again, since this second chances she has taken 7th other loans. Hirza will use the profits to continue rebuilding her house. Little by little, she plans to finish building it. Her most important challenge is to continue improving her business. She is really focused on helping her children to get a better education, good health and a better life.

Amor Y Paz De Dios 2 Group : Dominican Republic

Fri, 11 May 2012 05:30:02 PDT

$625 of $3,100 raised.

Started raising funds on May 11, 2012

Elena is the coordinator of a group called Amor y Paz en Dios (Love and Peace in God) 2. She lives with her long-term partner. She is the mother of six children, but they are not living together with their parents. This group is located in the rural areas surrounding El Seybo. They all live in a rural community, surrounded by sugarcane fields on the outskirts of the city. Elena started her business with her own savings. Having promptly repaid her previous loans, she is excited to be taking her eleventh loan from Esperanza, which she will invest in her business to buy fruit, sugar, yucca, cooking oil, etc. She sells natural fruit juices and chulitos (dough made from yucca that is filled with meat or cheese and then fried). She is planning to use her profits to build her house and further develop her business. Elena says that her most difficult challenges have been her economic problems and health. Meanwhile, she plans to continue attending her church.

Restauracion 1 Group : Dominican Republic

Fri, 11 May 2012 06:30:03 PDT

$650 of $2,775 raised.

Started raising funds on May 11, 2012

Santa is the coordinator of her group Restauracion (Restoration) 1. This group is located in Hato Mayor, a rural town where the economy is based around agriculture. She makes her home here in a simple structure with her long-term partner and their three children. Santa is excited to be taking her thirteenth loan with Esperanza after having successfully repaid her previous loans. She runs a business selling cosmetics. Santa started her business with the first loan she received from Esperanza. She is planning to invest her new loan in the purchase of cosmetics from different brands. She tells us that her most difficult challenge has been to establish a sustainable business. She will use the profits to save for her long-term dream of owning her own salon. She thanks you for your support.

Las Responsables 1, 2 & 4 Group : Dominican Republic

Sun, 13 May 2012 07:50:03 PDT

$525 of $5,950 raised.

Started raising funds on May 13, 2012

Celia is one of the members of the group Las Responsables (The Responsible) 1, 2 & 4. She makes her home here in a simple structure with her 4 children and their father. She is a hard-working woman and helps her family by bringing in extra income. Celia is excited to be taking her 6th loan with Esperanza after having successfully repaid her previous loan and growing her business. She has had her business for 8 and a half years, starting with her own savings after working in different jobs. She plans to use this loan to invest in her business by purchasing shoes. She sells her product by walking and from her home. She will use the profits to reinvest in her business and providing for her family needs. She is helping her long-term partner by bringing extra income. This group is located in one of the "bateyes" near La Romana, and its members are mostly Haitians. Bateyes are rural areas surrounded by sugarcane fields.

Cristo Me Ama 1, 2, 3 Group : Dominican Republic

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:40:02 PDT

$650 of $4,825 raised.

Started raising funds on May 15, 2012

Maria is the coordinator of her group, Cristo Me Ama (Christ Loves Me) 1, 2, 3. As a single mother, she makes her home in a simple structure with her three children. To earn a living, she operates a gasoline sales business. She plans to use this loan to invest in her business by buying fuel and motor oil. In the meantime, she plans to continue to enjoy attending church and to earn an income. Maria is excited to be receiving her fourth loan from Esperanza. She has had her business for about five years, and she started it with her savings. She has been saving her profits and reinvesting in her business. She is a very hard-working woman, and she says that she has worked as long as she can remember. She was a child when she started working and helping her family. Now she is very proud to provide for her children, so they can attend school. Maria's group is located in the rural area surrounding La Romana, where sugarcane and tourism dominate the economy. She thanks you all for your support!!!

Cristo Y Nuestro Esfuerzo 2 Group : Dominican Republic

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:01:19 PDT

$550 of $3,825 raised.

Started raising funds on May 15, 2012

Raynold is one of the members in the group called Cristo y Nuestro Esfuerzo 2 (Christ and Our Effort). He makes his home in a simple structure with his three children and his long-term partner. He says that his most important challenge is take home enough incoming for his family needs. Raynold is excited to be taking his 6th loan with Esperanza, having successfully repaid his previous loans and grown his business. He plans to use this loan to invest in his business by buying shoes and cosmetics like body lotion, perfume, deodorant and other products. He will use the profits to invest in his business and to take home money for food, clothes and other needs. This group is located in the rural areas surrounding La Romana, where the sugarcane harvest and tourist industry dominate the economy. This area, like nearly all impoverished areas of the Dominican Republic, suffers from unreliable running water (none of which is potable) and electricity.

El Sol Sale Para Todos 2 Group : Dominican Republic

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:50:02 PDT

$250 of $3,125 raised.

Started raising funds on May 10, 2012

Lourdes is the coordinator of her group El Sol Sale Para Todos (The Sun Shines For Everyone) 2 & 3. The members of the group are located in the city of Hato Mayor, a small and rural community. Lourdes lives in a simple structure with her long-term partner and she has seven children. She said her most difficult challenge has been to provide for her children and to educate them. One of her favorite things to do is to work. Lourdes is excited about her 13th loan with Esperanza. She has had her business for approximately seven years, starting with the first loan she received from Esperanza. She plans to use this loan to invest in her clothing sales by purchasing pants, skirts, shirts, blouses and other pieces. She will use the profits to reinvest in her business. Lourdes thanks all of you for your support.

Union Y Desarrollo 1 Group : Dominican Republic

Fri, 11 May 2012 05:20:04 PDT

$300 of $2,550 raised.

Started raising funds on May 11, 2012

Griselda is one of the members of the Union y Desarrollo 1 (Unite and Development) group located in the town of Hato Mayor whose economy depends on farming. It is one of the most rural towns in the Dominican Republic. She is a single mother with three children. She lives with her children and her long-term partner. Griselda tells us that her most difficult challenge is to work hard and to take her family what they need. She does this by selling her products by walking and visiting different communities. Griselda has been selling miscellaneous products for around five years. She started her business with her own savings. She is receiving her 8th loan from Esperanza Internacional after having paid off her previous loans satisfactorily and thereby having taken a step towards the growth of her business. She is planning to invest her new loan in the purchase of different cosmetics, hair and beauty products. Griselda plans to use her profits to save and invest in her business.

Jesus Es Prosperidad 1 Group : Dominican Republic

Fri, 11 May 2012 07:30:03 PDT

$400 of $2,725 raised.

Started raising funds on May 11, 2012

Maribel is the coordinator of her group, Jesus Es Prosperidad 1 (Jesus Is Prosperity). This group is located in Santiago, an area known for tobacco and beef production. Santiago is the second biggest city in the Dominican Republic. The group members are dedicated to selling clothes, food, shoes and jewelry. Maribel lives in a simple structure with her three children and her husband, who is also her children's father. Maribel is excited about her sixth loan with Esperanza. She has had her business for approximately two years, starting with her first loan from Esperanza. She plans to use this loan to invest in her business by purchasing more clothes. With this loan, she will be able to expand her business. She will use the profits to save, because she wants to make one of her dreams come true: to have a clothing store. Maribel thanks all of you for your support.

El Futuro 2 Group : Dominican Republic

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:50:39 PDT

$300 of $3,650 raised.

Started raising funds on May 14, 2012

Grey is the coordinator of her group El Futuro (The Future) 2. Her group is located in the areas surrounding La Romana, an area economically dominated by the sugarcane harvest. She makes her home here in a simple structure with her long term partner and their three children. Grey is excited to be taking her fifth loan with Esperanza, after having successfully repaid her previous loan and grown her business. She plans to use this loan to invest in her business. She runs a sales business where she sells miscellaneous products like clothes, shoes, cosmetics, women accessories and many other products. This loan will allow her to increase her business inventory. She will use the profits to save and reinvest in her business. Grey said that her most difficult challenge has been to establish her business and improve it. She wants to have a little store to sells all her products. She thanks you all for your support.

Cristo Y Nuestro Esfuerzo 5 And 7 Group : Dominican Republic

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:01:19 PDT

$175 of $6,375 raised.

Started raising funds on May 15, 2012

Leonel makes his home in a simple structure with his four children and his new long-term partner. He says that his most difficult challenge has been raising his children without their mother. While he continues to do so, he intends to carry on attending church. Leonel is excited to be taking his 8th loan with Esperanza, having successfully repaid his previous loans and grown his business. He has had his business for almost twelve years. He plans to use this loan to invest in his business by buying shoes by the dozen in different sizes and colors. He has been saving part of his business profits to build a house, to pay for his children's studies and to provide other needs. Leonel is the coordinator of his group Cristo y Nuestro Esfuerzo (Christ and Our Effort) 5 and 7. This group is located in the rural areas surrounding La Romana, where the sugarcane harvest and tourism industry dominate the economy.