Kiva Loans for PADECOMSM

Nelson David : El Salvador

Sun, 27 May 2012 07:50:08 PDT

$275 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 27, 2012

Nelson needs to invest for the productivity of basic grains since this has been his work that helped continue getting his family ahead. He will buy 1,500 chilli plants, fertilizer, leaves, maize seed to be able to start planting. The previous loan improved his production with which he managed to have sales for his family's income. Currently, all of them enjoy good health.

Mercedes : El Salvador

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:50:03 PDT

$200 of $1,050 raised.

Started raising funds on May 26, 2012

Mercedes is asking for a loan to repair her business's facilities by buying sheet metal, tubes, and nails with which she will be repairing her business and keeping it in better condition. With her previous loan, she was able to grow her business by giving her customers good service, which produced more sales for her. Her nuclear family is getting by, but their living conditions have improved.

Saul Alberto : El Salvador

Sun, 27 May 2012 09:30:09 PDT

$25 of $225 raised.

Started raising funds on May 27, 2012

Saúl wants to continue working with loans because they allow him to stay in business and keep a source of income for his family investing in the purchase of seafood like fish, clams and shrimp. Saúl feels that with these loans his sales have improved and he’s managed to pay his debts and cover household needs. He’s also managed to make improvements to some parts of his house during this period.

Maricela Elizabeth : El Salvador

Sun, 27 May 2012 09:20:09 PDT

$25 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 27, 2012

Maricela needs to invest once again in sowing around 1.5 acres of beans and corn. For this reason, she is requesting the loan so that she can buy manure, herbicide and other fertilisers necessary for growing corn and beans. The previous loan also helped Maricela to buy similar supplies resulting in a good harvest and an improvement in her household situation.

Manuel Antonio : El Salvador

Sun, 27 May 2012 08:40:08 PDT

$25 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 27, 2012

Manuel needs more economic capital to be able to buy agricultural supplies such as fertilizer, insecticide, pesticide, and improved seed because he is beginning a new job growing corn. The effect of the previous loan was that it allowed him to have everything he needed to do his job, with which he has improved his business conditions, living better with his family.

Maria Del Carmen : El Salvador

Sun, 27 May 2012 08:00:09 PDT

$25 of $1,050 raised.

Started raising funds on May 27, 2012

Maria wants to stock her business for which she is requesting a new loan that allows her to improve her shop and sell clothing and magazine beauty products, buying blouses, skirts and pants. With this, she hopes to continue growing in the market and being more productive since she has a greater variety of products. The effect of her last loan was positive since it improved her store. With this she is motivated to keep working with the loans since also her family is better. She has bought some household goods.

Jose Salvador : El Salvador

Sun, 27 May 2012 07:40:09 PDT

$25 of $325 raised.

Started raising funds on May 27, 2012

José has decided to get a new loan because he needs to start the new corn and bean planting for his job. He will use these funds to buy fertilizer and herbicide to protect and strengthen his crops. He thinks the previous loan helped him for the previous planting and for the improvement of his home because now he and his family are in a more secure home.

Monica Liliana : El Salvador

Mon, 07 May 2012 01:00:02 PDT

$300 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 7, 2012

Mónica is requesting a new loan for her activity, because she thinks that thanks to this help her activity will keep on growing. She will buy maize and firewood, materials she needs for her daily job. This purchase will help her a lot, as she buys products at wholesale price to get a better price. She says that thanks to her previous loan she has succeeded in investing in the maintenance of her shop, while providing her family with their basic needs.

Boanerges Arcides : El Salvador

Sun, 27 May 2012 09:40:07 PDT

$0 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 27, 2012

Boanerges is requesting a loan to invest in the May season in his small restaurant by buying various ingredients to prepare his menus such as meat, seafood, chicken, condiments, oils, rice, vegetables and drinks in order to maintain a variety of dishes in his business. The previous loan had a positive effect on him, improving his production, attracting more clients to the business and establishing his business more in relation to the competition.

Juan Zamora : El Salvador

Sun, 27 May 2012 09:40:03 PDT

$0 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on May 27, 2012

Juan is requesting a loan to invest in his business. He will buy fresh products like potatoes, chilis, tomatoes and onions, which will help him to be prepared to attend to the demand in food production. This will help him because his income depends on this business, which he hopes will grow. With the previous loan he had a good experience in which he was able to pay off the installments of the loan and take care of the necessities of his home. This motivated him to continue working with loans.

Jose Ermis : El Salvador

Sun, 27 May 2012 09:30:03 PDT

$0 of $175 raised.

Started raising funds on May 27, 2012

José is asking for a loan because he is starting his new crops and is buying the manure and fertilizers necessary to protect and strengthen his corn and bean crops. This will help him to continue farming, since he depends on this work. For José, these loans have been a great support, since his agricultural work has improved with the previous one. He was able to get a good harvest to sustain his family.

Fidel Angel : El Salvador

Sun, 27 May 2012 09:30:06 PDT

$0 of $300 raised.

Started raising funds on May 27, 2012

Fidel is beginning a new cultivation of corn and beans, and for this reason he has decided to request a new loan to buy the necessary material such as manure and herbicides which help him to strengthen his crop and prevent pests. The previous loan helped Fidel to carry out his cultivation resulting in a good crop, part of which was used to feed his family and part to sell.

Luis Alfredo : El Salvador

Sun, 27 May 2012 09:20:03 PDT

$0 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 27, 2012

Luis wants to continue growing in his business and serving his customers. This is why he is asking for a new loan to invest in feed for his pigs and some slaughtering equipment. With this, he will succeed in keeping his business in good condition and will have what he needs to carry out his business. The effect of the previous loan has been positive, since he used it for planting, and he has had more demand for slaughtering. His family's economic situation has improved a great deal.

Jose Geronimo : El Salvador

Sat, 26 May 2012 14:00:22 PDT

$150 of $1,200 raised.

Started raising funds on May 26, 2012

José needs a new loan to strengthen his business. He needs to buy chemical and natural fertilizers, herbicide, and insecticide in order to start his corn and bean crops. This loan will help him to have the resources that he needs so that he is able to keep working. The previous loan helped José buy a grazing cow. This has helped him improve a problem for his family. His financial situation is currently stable, and he wishes to continue working.

Francisco Antonio : El Salvador

Sun, 27 May 2012 08:50:02 PDT

$0 of $700 raised.

Started raising funds on May 27, 2012

Francisco is requesting a new loan to buy two calves. This will help him expand his livestock and have future opportunities for generating additional income. He considers that the previous loan allowed him to grow and have better conditions and income through his harvest. He also believes that his family conditions are improving through the loans.

Samuel : El Salvador

Sat, 26 May 2012 14:20:03 PDT

$50 of $1,200 raised.

Started raising funds on May 26, 2012

Samuel is asking for a new loan to make preparations for his second planting of corn. He will invest it in fertilizer, herbicides, and other supplies to grow his crop. This loan will be a great help in continuing to work the land. Samuel believes that his last loan was a great contribution as it helped him to carry out his planting in an orderly fashion and he got a good harvest from it, which generated revenue and food for his family.

Lazaro Alberto : El Salvador

Sat, 26 May 2012 17:00:11 PDT

$25 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on May 26, 2012

Lázari is requesting this new loan in order to continue supplying his business by purchasing pigs for butchering and also reeds to make his baskets. This loan will help him have the necessary resources to make a profit. He had a good result from his previous loan. With that loan he was able to improve his home and the pigpens. His family situation has changed for the better, thanks to the help of KIVA. With these funds he will improve his business and the condition of his family.

Maria Mavel : El Salvador

Mon, 07 May 2012 09:50:02 PDT

$400 of $800 raised.

Started raising funds on May 7, 2012

María is requesting a new loan to improve the inventory of her business. She will buy two bundles of clothing and more shoes. Her intention is to improve the availability of products in her business. With her previous loan, she improved her variety and her customers purchased more merchandise. Her sales and her clientele have increased.

Jose Abel : El Salvador

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:40 PDT

$150 of $1,200 raised.

Started raising funds on May 16, 2012

José wants to continue with agricultural activities, and for that reason he is asking for a loan in order to purchase necessities for planting corn and beans (various fertilizers), since he is preparing for a new crop. With the previous loan he was able to purchase the necessary items for his crops and he had good results in the production of the harvest, giving him the opportunity to continue improving his work through credits. This credit will also assist his family.

Maria Victoria : El Salvador

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:20:13 PDT

$225 of $450 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

Maria is asking for this loan to keep working on her business. She will buy raw materials to make pupusas, such as corn, oil, condiments, cheese, and pork rinds, with which she hopes to have the opportunity to increase her sales and make more profits. Her last loan had a very positive effect, as she invested it in cosmetics, which helped her have a variety to offer her customers, and it also helped her pupusa shop. She was able to count on having everything she needed to keep selling her customers pupusas, which improved her clientele and her family's earnings.

Jose Inocente : El Salvador

Sat, 19 May 2012 15:40:02 PDT

$125 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

José's business is selling cashew nuts. He lives with his two children and his wife. He started his business when he was very young, on his own initiative. He works from home and does not work fixed hours. José is requesting a loan to buy raw cashews which he will then roast and sell. He will buy 50 units of this product. This purchase will help him to grow in his business and have a large enough quantity with which to work and serve his customers. José's aspiration is to expand his business with the help of these loans. He hopes to be able to meet his repayments and continue working for his family.

Helena Emperatriz : El Salvador

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:30:02 PDT

$125 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 20, 2012

Helen sells catalog products and gold-plated jewelry items. She is a housewife, and lives with her husband and a son. She has been in the business of selling cosmetics and jewelry for six years. She is applying for a loan to buy more plated jewelry and beauty products such as make-up, lipsticks and creams, in order to improve and enrich the business through the availabilty of products to meet customer demand. This loan will help her improve her sales and enable her to include new products such as clothing. Her objective is to expand the business, to see it grow and have the chance to offer a new product line to her customers, with the aim of earning more income for her family.

Wilfredo : El Salvador

Sun, 06 May 2012 09:10:11 PDT

$75 of $350 raised.

Started raising funds on May 6, 2012

Wilfredo has decided to take out a new loan. His intention is to keep his business going and to increase his income. He will purchase clothing such as shirts, blouses, skirts and pants. With them, he hopes to improve the service he offers to his customers, to attract new customers and to have more fluid sales. Wilfredo states that the previous loan had a positive effect on his business. He was able to keep stocked with merchandise and to have steady sales. His family has not had any negative changes, and everyone is well.

Liliana Carolina : El Salvador

Sun, 06 May 2012 09:30:41 PDT

$50 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 6, 2012

Because Lilian had a good experience with the previous loan she’s decided to continue working with loans for her tamale sales investing in ingredients to make them like corn, meat, rice, oil and condiments. With these ingredients she’ll also go out to sell grilled meat along the river where many come to bathe. Her intention is to seek alternatives that will allow her to earn income and give her a good occupation. She hopes to stabilize her profits in order to manage the loan well with respect to repayments. Her family has remained well and has improved their living conditions.

Orquidia Marisol : El Salvador

Mon, 07 May 2012 11:00:09 PDT

$100 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 7, 2012

Orquídea is requesting a new loan because she needs more capital for her work. In addition, she has received good service from PADECOMSM. She will buy corn, beans, oil, and firewood so that she can continue preparing and selling tamales.

Orquídea considers her loan to have been a great help in maintaining her tamale production. She was able to improve her earnings and help her family with the living expenses. To this date, she has not faced any problems and has been able to maintain stability in her family.

Ana Daisy : El Salvador

Sun, 06 May 2012 13:50:02 PDT

$125 of $1,200 raised.

Started raising funds on May 6, 2012

Ana wants to improve the quality of her business, so she decided to request another loan. She will buy two sets of tables so that she can serve the customers who come to her "pupuseria" (a restaurant that serves "pupusas"). In addition, she will purchase oil, corn, condiments, and other needed supplies for cooking. This will improve her sales and increase the variety that she offers in her business.

With her previous loans, Ana has increased her potential and has gained more satisfied customers.

Jose Eliseo : El Salvador

Sun, 06 May 2012 20:00:05 PDT

$125 of $550 raised.

Started raising funds on May 6, 2012

José wants to improve his car wash business. He is requesting a new loan to invest in the purchase of items for cleaning cars such as air fresheners, silicone, detergents, and other supplies used for washing vehicles.

With his previous loan, José was able to improve service by purchasing a machine for washing vehicles. This streamlined his service and gave him the opportunity to grow his business.

Cecilia Del Carmen : El Salvador

Sun, 06 May 2012 14:20:03 PDT

$75 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 6, 2012

Cecilia is asking for a new loan to buy fresh vegetables to increase her business’ inventory. She will buy potatoes, bananas, manioc, tomatoes and onions which will give her more possibilities of improving her sales. She considers that the previous loan improved the variety of vegetables in the business opening more opportunities for development and profits.

Jessica Eunice : El Salvador

Sun, 06 May 2012 15:40:02 PDT

$50 of $1,050 raised.

Started raising funds on May 6, 2012

Jesica has decided to request another loan to buy merchandise such as rolls, sausages, corn, wood, oil, and other supplies necessary to produce the foods she offers at her business. With the previous loan, she states that she managed to improve the business and increase sales and her family's income. Therefore, she has decided to keep this business running and expects to be a good client.

Ana Elizabet : El Salvador

Sun, 06 May 2012 16:20:02 PDT

$25 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 6, 2012

Ana devotes herself to taking care of her business at the market. She works from Monday through Saturday. She has had the business for five years, and she has plenty of customers. She is requesting a loan to buy materials, corn, “chicharron” (fried pork rind), beans, fresh cheese, propane gas, and to pay for her site. This loan will help her increase her inventory, and it will help her to be able to improve her production capacity of pupusas and tortillas. Ana wants to strengthen her business and offer her children a better quality of life.

Geovanni Aristides : El Salvador

Sun, 06 May 2012 16:00:47 PDT

$150 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 6, 2012

Geovanni lives in his own home with his grandmother, sister, and two nephews. He is 26 years old. For ten years, he has managed a household supplies store that he inherited from his mother. He is requesting a loan to buy merchandise such as snacks, cookies, sugar, rice, oil, and other products to stock the store. By expanding his inventory, he can better serve his customers. He also wishes to improve his financial situation with the support of this loan and continue studying at the university.

Jose Rudys : El Salvador

Sun, 06 May 2012 17:30:02 PDT

$75 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 6, 2012

José, age 36, lives in his own home with his wife and their one-year-old son. He is a farmer and works on his own land. José learned this trade at a very young age from his father.

He is starting the planting season, so he is requesting a loan to buy seeds for planting corn, as well as 1,000 chili pepper plants, compost, and herbicides. By obtaining this money, he can invest in his chili pepper and corn crops.

José aspires to improve his crops with this loan, thus allowing him to improve his finances so that his family can move forward and improve their quality of life.

Jose Fredy : El Salvador

Mon, 07 May 2012 11:40:03 PDT

$175 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on May 7, 2012

José lives with his family, which consists of his wife and three children (ages 4, 7, and 11). They live in their own home. José is a farmer and has worked on his own for the past 10 years. He learned the farming process by working with his father. José grows corn, beans, sesame, and chili peppers.

The loan he is requesting will be used to buy 1,000 chili pepper plants, corn seeds, and compost to strengthen his crops. This loan will give him the resources to work the land so that it will have good productivity. José aspires to work so that he can provide a good education for his children.

Gonzalo Armando : El Salvador

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:20:02 PDT

$0 of $700 raised.

Started raising funds on May 15, 2012

Gonzalo is asking for a new loan to invest in his basic grains’ productivity because he’s starting to plant corn and sesame. He will buy manure, herbicide and improved seeds to start his corn fields. The previous loan helped him improve his harvests of basic grains because he was able to get the supplies and apply them and that’s what production depended on. With that harvest he was able to support his family who to date are in good conditions and in good health.

Maria Santos : El Salvador

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:20:02 PDT

$75 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 16, 2012

María is requesting a new loan, as she desires to continue investing in her business and to purchase additional merchandise such as: flour, sugar, beans, rice, soap and detergent. She hopes that this purchase will allow her to offer a wider variety of products to her customers and increase her sales. Her previous loan was very helpful, and it allowed her to stock her business and keep up with customer demand. She has a stable home that does not cause her many problems.

Edwin Reyes : El Salvador

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:30:02 PDT

$0 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 16, 2012

Edwin owns and operates a store, and he lives in his own house with his wife and two children. A while ago, he spent some time in the United States, where he also opened up a general store so that he could make money to support his family. He is requesting this loan in order to invest in more merchandise for his store. He plans to buy a wide variety of necessary products to meet the demand of his customers, including: flour, pasta, condiments, crackers, cookies, sweets, bread and many other products. Edwin’s dream is to one day grow his small business into a mini supermarket that is well stocked and serves a large customer base.

Rafael Arturo : El Salvador

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:10:13 PDT

$75 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 16, 2012

Rafael lives with his wife and two children (they are 5 and 11 years old), owns his home, and works in agriculture. Through his work he has been able to support his family. He learned his work from his father and began working when he was small. He now has the experience to work through the entire planting process. He is seeking a loan to buy 1000 Nataly chili plants, and also compost and fertilizer for the care and production of the chili. This loan will provide Rafael with the necessities for planting. His goal is to have a good harvest. Rafael's objective is to use his work to contribute to the economic development of his family and to provide for all their needs.

Maria De Los Santos : El Salvador

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:40:03 PDT

$0 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 16, 2012

María is a homemaker who lives with her husband and her three sons. She works selling plantains and also works doing household jobs. The selling of plantains she began two years ago and she learned it from her family. She is asking for a loan for the purchase of a freight of green plantains to sell. This loan will help her by giving her the economic means to realize her sales and to maintain her business with supplies. She wants to improve her business with other products that in the future she will include. She also wants to obtain her own local business establishment where her products can be more accessible to her clients.

Rudi Alberto : El Salvador

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:13 PDT

$25 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on May 16, 2012

Rudi is asking for a new loan, since he has the chance to add to his cattle by buying two calves. With this loan he will gain the economic means to accomplish the purchase, which will be of great help to him. The previous loan that he received had a very positive effect, since he has continued working in the purchase and sale of cattle, which has given him a greater opportunity for earnings from his work.

Eduardo Antonio : El Salvador

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:01:23 PDT

$75 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 16, 2012

Eduardo is asking for a new loan because the season to work in agriculture is approaching and he will invest in the purchase of manure and enhanced seeds. He will be able to start planting with these materials hoping to have good production results. He had a positive effect from his previous loan because he got a good harvest, increased production by using the necessary resources and his family condition has improved with the income he’s earned.

Sandra Del Carmen : El Salvador

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:01:41 PDT

$25 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 16, 2012

Sandra is asking for a new loan to invest in her grocery store because she wants to stock it with all the products needed to meet customer demand like sugar, salt, oil, beans, pasta and bread, among other things. Her goal is to be able to have a profitable business. With the previous loan she was able to have better income and her business has grown and has been better able to meet customer demand; her family has improved stabilizing her economic situation.

William Alexander : El Salvador

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:01:42 PDT

$50 of $450 raised.

Started raising funds on May 16, 2012

William is asking for a new loan because he needs to work growing corn and chilies because he does not have what’s needed from an economic standpoint to buy the supplies needed like manure, herbicide and 1000 chili plants. He feels that with the previous loan he increased production and profits improved by means of this advance. His economic situation has improved and he’s had no problems at home.

Diana Marisol : El Salvador

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:09 PDT

$25 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on May 16, 2012

Diana has decided to request a new loan for the purchase of merchandise for her business, since she believes that her business should have movement and investment in products. In order to offer her clients the latest styles, she will buy new clothing like blouses, skirts, pants and shorts. She affirms that the previous loan helped her very much in her work, since her business has remained stable with merchandise to meet the demands of clients, and in her family the economic situation has improved.

Wilfredo Cristobal : El Salvador

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:30:07 PDT

$25 of $350 raised.

Started raising funds on May 16, 2012

Wilfredo is asking for a loan to purchase two series of lottery tickets. This loan will help him to be able to continue with the business, since he and his family depend on his income. Wilfredo believes that working with the loans has allowed him to establish himself and to be able to get a credit history. With the previous loan he had a good experience. He was able to meet his loan repayments and his clientele has increased.

Marlene Yanet : El Salvador

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:30:08 PDT

$25 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 16, 2012

Marlene is requesting a new loan to stock her business. She will buy blouses, pants, skirts, socks, and underwear. With this investment, she hopes to have good results with her sales. She expressed that her previous loan has had a positive effect on her business. Her sales improved, and she has added other items to her business, from which she has received better profits.

Juana Elizabeth : El Salvador

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:40:02 PDT

$75 of $450 raised.

Started raising funds on May 16, 2012

Juana is asking for a new loan. On this occasion it will be used to purchase seafood in order to supply her business. She will make periodic purchases and will purchase fish, shrimp and also will purchase products from magazines in order to maintain her cosmetics business and be able to offer more to her clients. The previous loan that she received had a positive effect, helping her to improve the sales of shrimp. With her earnings she has purchased articles for her home and has paid off the loan, generating greater stability.

Glenda Elizabeth : El Salvador

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:30:04 PDT

$0 of $1,200 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

Glenda is applying for a new loan to purchase a variety of products for her store, such as rice, cooking oil, eggs, bread, cookies and sweets, among other items that her customers demand. She says she improved her business with the previous loan, which enabled her to continue working to provide the necessities for her family. She has succeeded in increasing and improving her sales.

Miguel Angel : El Salvador

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:50:03 PDT

$75 of $375 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

Miguel decided to request a new loan because he says that he needs to rent the land where he will grow corn and beans. These loans have helped Miguel with his farm work by providing him with the financial resources to be able to purchase what he needs and rent the land. He has had positive results, because he has managed to have good work and his crops have been plentiful. This has also helped feed his family.

Gloria Marisol : El Salvador

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:20:02 PDT

$25 of $325 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

Gloria is applying for a new loan in order to continue investing in her business, buying a new inventory of new clothing such as blouses, skirts, shorts and t-shirts, with which she hopes to attract more clients and be able to offer them a variety of styles. She thinks that the previous loan helped her to grow the business and to have the necessary merchandise to better attend to her clients and that her economic conditions have improved and her family finds itself in a better position.

Claudia Margarita : El Salvador

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:40:02 PDT

$0 of $1,050 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

Claudia is requesting a new loan in order to purchase merchandise to grow her business. She plans to purchase nonperishable products, such as staple grains, oil, condiments, pasta, etc, and she hopes this will lead to an increase in sales. Her previous loan was extremely helpful, and allowed her to offer a wider variety of products to her customers, as well as increase her sales and overall income.

Nora Griselda : El Salvador

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:20:04 PDT

$0 of $800 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

Nora lives with her husband and three children, all dependent. She manages a store selling convenience items. She works full-time. Her schedule is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. She learned this business from her mother. These days it helps her to cover a lot of expenses. She is requesting a loan to buy supplies for the store such as rice, beans, sausage, oil, bread, and eggs. This purchase will allow her to compete with more products and to better attend to the demand. Nora's goal is to get ahead with her children's education and give them the food and shelter they need.

Jose Maria : El Salvador

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:40:02 PDT

$0 of $1,200 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

José is a farmer and a rancher. He is 55 years old and lives in his own house. He has managed to support his family with his work in farming and ranching. He started with this occupation from a very young age. He learned it from his father. To date he has not had any major problems in his job. He is requesting a loan to buy supplies because he is starting the corn planting. For this it is important to apply the fertilizer and herbicide, so the crop is free of pests and can develop and be productive. This loan will help him, give him the economic resources to buy himself the materials. José's goal is to have better living conditions for his family. He hopes that through his effort he can offer that and cover all the important household necessities.

Carlos Ernesto : El Salvador

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:00:12 PDT

$50 of $1,050 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

Carlos is 29 years old and lives with his grandmother in their own house. He works selling Tropigas, distributing propane. He has been in this business for six years. He began as an employee of the company and decided to become a salesman, starting his own business three years ago. He wants to invest his loan in the purchase of gas, which he will buy wholesale and distribute in the area where he already has clients. This loan will help Carlos to complete the wholesale purchase and strengthen his business. His objective is to maintain his business, since his income is totally dependent on his own work and his grandmother is also dependent on his work. In this way he will improve his finances.

Haminton Antonio : El Salvador

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:00:08 PDT

$100 of $750 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

Haminton works in agriculture and also in the commercial arena. He is 29 years old and lives with his wife and two daughters, who are 6 and 8 years old, in their own home. He has worked for 8 years selling essential goods and products. He is requesting this loan because he wants to make improvements to his home, buying metal roofing, iron, cement and payment for labor. With the help from the loan he will improve the house where his family lives and with the winter approaching he wants them to be safe. Haminton's aspiration is that his family lives in a dignified home, in safety and so he hopes to work to give them a better future.

Sonia Beatriz : El Salvador

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:10:02 PDT

$50 of $800 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

Sonia lives with her husband and three children, they have their own home and she has worked at a taquería (a place that sells tacos) and pupuseria (a place that sells pupusa- a primarily Salvadoran dish made with a thick hand made tortilla) for two years which she started primarily to support her husband. She is asking for a loan because she needs to make her business stronger, purchasing merchandise that is needed to make tacos and pupusas like oil, condiments, meat, corn, and drinks, among other items that are needed to make these dishes. This will help her improve her earnings and offer a better quality product to her customers. Sonia's aspiration is that she will be able to grow her business in the future at a different location in order to improve her conditions.

Eugenio : El Salvador

Thu, 17 May 2012 20:30:06 PDT

$25 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2012

Eugenio lives with his wife and has his own home. He works planting corn and raising livestock. He has corn and sorghum crops. He also sells milk from his house. He is requesting a loan to purchase two cows for breeding, with which he hopes to increase his working capital while improving his possibilities to be more profitable with this purchase. His goal is to improve his home so that his family can be more comfortable and to expand his livestock business.

Guadalupe De Jesus : El Salvador

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:50:02 PDT

$0 of $700 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

Guadalupe is requesting a new loan in order to buy products for her eatery such as oil, vegetables, condiments, meats, and chicken. In addition, she wants to repair her griddle used for making tortillas. She believes the loans have facilitated the growth of her business, helped her to offer greater variety in her business, and improved her family's quality of life.

Lorena Elizabeth : El Salvador

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:00:32 PDT

$0 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

Lorena sells plated jewelry and cosmetics from companies, such as Avon. She lives in her own home with her children and her siblings. Lorena sells cosmetics since she learned this trade as a young woman. She has 15 years of experience.

Lorena is currently requesting a loan so that she can submit a few orders for cosmetics and plated jewelry in different styles. This loan will help improve her inventory so that she can increase her earnings. Lorena aspires to grow in the business of offering cosmetics and plated jewelry, develop as a merchant, and offer her family a better future.

Maria Felicita : El Salvador

Fri, 18 May 2012 01:00:09 PDT

$50 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

María is requesting a new loan for her business. She plans to buy a quintal of sugar, soap, and detergents to restock her store. She will buy these items wholesale in order to obtain a greater profit margin. With the previous loan she was able to invest in her business, earn more profit and pay back the loan on time. The income facilitated by the loan has allowed her to improve her situation and keep the family together.

Maria Aracely : El Salvador

Fri, 18 May 2012 02:40:03 PDT

$0 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

María has requested a new loan to invest more in her business. She plans to buy corncobs to make tamales, as well as oil, firewood and gas, which are required to make this product. Her prior loan had a positive impact, as she invested it in her tamal business and bought chickens. This increased her income and gave her the resources needed to keep working. Her financial situation has also improved, and she now lives with her family in a more solvent manner.

Napoleon : El Salvador

Fri, 18 May 2012 02:50:02 PDT

$0 of $1,025 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

Napoleón has requested a new loan as he needs to invest in his business. He plans to buy wholesale corn to resell. This will help him to have a job and a source of income, which he hopes to use to repay this loan and help his family. He thinks that his former loan helped him to obtain good income and strengthen his business. His conditions have improved, as he now has higher income.

Daglio Ulises : El Salvador

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:20:13 PDT

$0 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

Daglio lives with his wife and three children in their own house. He works in agriculture and has managed to make his family successful. He has eleven years of experience and works his own land. His family helps out with all the crop-related activities. Daglio is seeking a loan to buy chili pepper plants and soil and leaf fertilizers, which will help him give his crops everything they need for a good harvest. Daglio aspires to improve his business so he can offer his family more stable economic conditions.

Fredis Franco : El Salvador

Fri, 18 May 2012 07:10:02 PDT

$50 of $300 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

Fredis, a clothes trader, lives with his family, his wife, and his two children. They all work at home. He began selling clothing three years ago; he learned the business while employed in a commercial store. He works in his own now, and does not have a set schedule. He asks for the loan to buy clothing for both children and adults. This purchase will allow him to grow and to have the merchandise necessary to work and to continue offering to his customers. His goal is to grow so that his business will be profitable and be able to generate what his family needs to survive.

Jose Armando : El Salvador

Fri, 18 May 2012 07:30:02 PDT

$50 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

José lives with his wife and their four children. Only he works (outside the home); his wife is a housewife. He works repairing vehicles and he learned this trade where he worked previously. He doesn't have employees and his schedule isn't fixed as it depends on the demand of his customers. Currently he is requesting a loan to purchase spare parts for vehicles such as batteries, grease, oil, keys, gear gaskets, tires. This purchase will help him to grow his business, having all that is necessary to attend to his customers. His aspiration is to grow his business, having more customers, since his income depends on them, as well as to contribute to the development of his family.

Rene Osmin : El Salvador

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:40:03 PDT

$0 of $1,025 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

René is asking for a new loan to invest in his business; he will buy a heifer and supplies for his basic grain crops like enhanced seed and fertilizer to plant corn and sorghum. He states that he had a good experience with his previous loan. He bought dairy cows to increase his herd size and the sale of dairy products; his family circumstances have improved too.

Ana Francisca : El Salvador

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:50:03 PDT

$50 of $800 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

Ana is asking for a new loan to buy merchandise for the business; she will buy assorted clothes for children and adults, outfits, blouses, skirts and shirts, that she hopes to use to continue working with enthusiasm in order to grow in the marketplace. She states that she had a positive effect from the previous loan because her customers found what they needed in her business, demand increased and she’s been able to stay competitive. She did, however, have family difficulties during this time that resulted in her separating from her husband.

Luis Antonio : El Salvador

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:40:12 PDT

$25 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

Luís is a farmer living with his son and wife. He works for himself having learned to grow corn with his father; he has much experience. He’s asking for a loan to buy corn and bean seeds, manure and fertilizer to start a new crop. With this loan he’ll have the necessary resources to be able to do his work hoping to attain good productivity. Luís’ hope is to be successful in agriculture and to improve economically with his family.

Jose Alfredo : El Salvador

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:40:04 PDT

$0 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

José lives with his wife and three children, ages 19, 17, and 23. He grows corn and beans, and has been doing this work for 25 years. He learned this work from his parents, and works every day from 6:00am to 3:00pm. To date he has not had problems. He is applying for a loan to buy agricultural supplies for growing corn and beans, as it is necessary to apply fertilizer and herbicides to avoid any risk of crop pests. This loan will help him purchase everything he needs, enabling him to cultivate a manzana (1.68 acres) of land sown in corn, and a half manzana sown in beans. José's ambition is to support his children, so that they can complete their schooling, as this way they will have better opportunities, and also won't lack their daily sustenance.

Carlos Nelson : El Salvador

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:10:02 PDT

$75 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

Carlos is asking for a new loan because his taxi has some mechanical problems and he needs to pay a mechanic to repair it since this is his source of income to bring his family what’s necessary and this is why he needs to have the vehicle in good operating conditions. With his previous loan he managed to improve customer service thus maintaining his family conditions stabilized.

Olga Yamila : El Salvador

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:10:08 PDT

$0 of $800 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

Olga sells clothing and school products. She lives with her husband and has two children, 10 and 12 years old. She has been in sales for 7 years. She works every day from 6:00 am until 5:00 pm. She started this business on her own initiative with the help of her husband. She is requesting a loan to purchase clothing and school supplies to resell. The clothing consists of blouses, shorts, T-shirts, and underwear. This loan will help strengthen her business and with the income she will be able to provide more help to her family. Olga's objective is to academically help her children. With her consistent work she hopes to one day achieve this goal.

Julio Ernesto : El Salvador

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:40:03 PDT

$25 of $800 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

Julio lives in his own house with his family: his wife and four children. He is a farmer, and began this work at a young age, as his father had also been a farmer. He is applying for a loan to buy 2000 chili pepper plants, as well as organic and foliar fertilizers, in order to start planting his chili pepper crop. With this loan he will have the opportunity to again start a crop, from which he expects to receive good results. Julio's aim is to be able to help his family through his work, creating a better economic situation for them, and supporting his children in everything that they need.

Juana : El Salvador

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:10:08 PDT

$0 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

Juana lives with her husband and two children. All of them work in her house. Juana runs a small grocery store, which she started on her own initiative. She runs the store out of her house and does not have a fixed schedule. Juana is requesting a loan to purchase products such as sugar, eggs, rice, oil, salt, sweets and crackers. The purchase will allow her to grow her business and have more merchandise to offer to her customers. Juana's goal is to grow her business, to have a larger clientele and to therefore provide her family with a better income.

Oscar : El Salvador

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:40:02 PDT

$75 of $300 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

Oscar runs a small grocery store and also plants grain crops. He lives with his family, a wife and three children who are 11, 10 and 5 years old. Oscar makes his living planting corn and beans. At the same time, and with his family's help, he runs a small grocery store, and has done so for the last 6 years. He learned his trade from his parents. Oscar is requesting the loan in order to purchase fertilizer, which will be used in the next planting, and two pigs. With the purchase, he will have everything he needs to grow his crop and to have a new source of income. The risk comes from the strong wintertime storms. Oscar's goals are to establish a more profitable business, which would allow him to stabilize his personal living condition and that of his family, and to support his children in their educations.

Oscar Osmar : El Salvador

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:00:15 PDT

$0 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

Oscar is requesting a new loan so he can keep working. He will purchase hybrid seeds and fertilizers to start his new grain crop. He makes his living in agriculture, and he hopes to have a good harvest. Oscar had positive results from his previous loan. He had a good harvest that provided food and income for his family. Everyone in his home is well and enjoying good health.

Ernesto De Jesus : El Salvador

Fri, 18 May 2012 21:10:02 PDT

$25 of $1,050 raised.

Started raising funds on May 18, 2012

Ernesto lives with his wife and has three children. One of them is married and lives outside of their home. He is a small farmer who learned the trade as an assistant. Today he works on his own and has 25 years of experience.

Ernesto is requesting a loan in order to buy compost, herbicides, and seeds. He will also pay his workers and pay the rent on his farmland. This loan will help him to have everything he needs for planting. By strengthening his business, Ernesto will be able to feed his family. His goal is to buy his own land so that he can engage in additional activities that will improve his income for sustaining his family.

Carlos Remberto : El Salvador

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:10:01 PDT

$0 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

Carlos raises chickens and cattle. He lives with his mother, his wife and son, and also a brother. Carlos started in this business two years ago when he inherited it from his family.

The loan he is requesting will be used to buy chickens for fattening. This will help strengthen his farm, since it provides a source of income. With this loan, his business will have the potential to become more profitable and provide a better income. Carlos aspires to obtain a house of his own where he can lives with his family. He also wants his business to be prosperous.

Jose Carlos : El Salvador

Sat, 19 May 2012 01:30:03 PDT

$0 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

José manages a shop that sells household goods. He lives with his wife and two daughters. His family helps him out in the shop, which started with the support of his wife. José works every day, without a fixed schedule. He is requesting a loan to buy products to stock up his business: rice, beans, sugar and oil. This purchase will allow him to increase the goods in his shop and offer greater choice to his customers. José's aspiration is to grow the business, increase his clientele and support his family to provide them with the basic necessities.

Victor Manuel : El Salvador

Sat, 19 May 2012 02:50:02 PDT

$0 of $1,200 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

Victor is requesting a new loan because he is in the process of planting corn and chili peppers. For this, he needs to buy the necessities, such as improved corn seed, 1500 chili pepper plants, fertilizer and foliar insecticides. This will help to make the sowing productive. Victor had a good experience with the previous loan, as he was able to increase production and sales, and provide food for his family. He is currently doing very well, as are his family and his economic situation.

Cristian Antonio : El Salvador

Sat, 19 May 2012 03:20:03 PDT

$25 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

Cristian is requesting a new loan to invest in his business. He is currently in the season in which his agricultural work begins so he will buy fertiliser, insecticides and pesticides in order to begin clearing his plot of land and sowing basic seeds. He confirms that his previous loan had a positive impact, allowing him to rear a good number of pigs. This brought changes to his family's situation, improving their diet and generating income.

Joel : El Salvador

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:10:02 PDT

$0 of $1,025 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

Joel is requesting a new loan for his business in order to buy soft drinks in various flavours, and sodas. This will help him to increase his inventory and to have a greater availability when he serves his customers. With the previous loan, he managed to strengthen his business making it more profitable by increasing his sales and customer base. His economic situation has now changed, and he has settled some of his family's basic needs.

Jose Gilberto : El Salvador

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:40:03 PDT

$50 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

José is asking for a new loan to invest in the business; he has the opportunity of buying two heifers, a bullock and a cow which will help him increase his herd size. In the future he’ll be able to benefit from this purchase. He states that he had a good experience with his first loan because his cattle increased changing his family condition and generating better income.

Jose Reynaldo : El Salvador

Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:06 PDT

$0 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 20, 2012

José lives in his own home with his family, which consists of his wife and two young children. He has worked as a farmer for nine years and learned the trade from his father. Through his business, he has been able to sustain his family.

José is currently starting a new planting season. He is requesting a loan to invest in the purchase of supplies such as compost, seeds, and other fertilizers to use in his work. This loan will provide him the opportunity to secure necessary supplies so that he can have a good production. His goals are to perform profitable work, grow his family's finances, and support his children.

Jose Cesar : El Salvador

Sat, 19 May 2012 09:10:01 PDT

$0 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

José is a farmer who lives with his wife and two children. Everyone in his family works. José began working at a very young age and learned his trade from his father. He does not work on a set schedule, but he has several years of experience.

José is requesting a loan in order to buy farming supplies such as compost, insecticides, and pesticides that he can apply on his crops. This will help prevent pests and also increase development and production. José's goal is to have an abundant harvest so that he can support his family.

Jose Oscar : El Salvador

Sat, 19 May 2012 08:40:18 PDT

$50 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

José is a farmer. He lives with his wife and they have their own house. He also has cattle, and learned this occupation from a young age, as his father did the same work. Now he has a great deal of experience. He is applying for a loan to buy fertilizer, seed corn and herbicides. With this he will manage to have the money necessary to be able to invest and obtain good production of staple grains. José's ambition is to improve his situation, to have a successful crop, and to look out for the needs of his household.

Israel : El Salvador

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:00:07 PDT

$25 of $400 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

Israel is requesting a loan to continue with his agricultural work. He is beginning the cultivation of corn and chile. He will buy corn seeds, fertilizer and herbicides, to apply them to the agriculture. He has improved his productivity of basic grains. He improved his family's finances with the previous loan, and is now stable with his family.

Teodora Veronica : El Salvador

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:30:02 PDT

$75 of $325 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

Teodora is requesting a loan in order to be able to invest in the store. She will do this by purchasing products to stock the store. She will buy products like condiments, pasta, soup, and personal hygiene products. By doing this she will manage to improve her business. She will also be able to have on hand what her customers need. The previous loan had a positive impact. It gave her the opportunity to improve her sales. She stocked the business with a lot of merchandise. She also managed to finish building a room in her house.

Anaclovia : El Salvador

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:00:12 PDT

$25 of $450 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

Anaclovia is asking for a loan to increase her business’ capacity in order to be able to take care of more customers. She will buy assorted clothes like blouses, skirts, pants and underwear because she plans to grow in the market and by means of the loans she’s securing her place in the market. The previous loan had a favorable effect because she improved her inventory’s level; she’s had good profits and the only obstacle she’s faces has been some health issues but she’s overcoming them.

Ricardo : El Salvador

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:20:03 PDT

$0 of $1,200 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

Ricardo is requesting a loan to purchase spare parts for his vehicle. He would like to purchase a gearbox, brakes, and wheels, which will help him to keep his car running in good condition. This would be a good general investment for him. With his previous loan, Ricardo finished purchasing a couple lots where he will build a home for his family. This loan has helped him to improve his family’s financial state.

Reginaldo : El Salvador

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:10:03 PDT

$75 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

Reginaldo is seeking a loan to invest in raising pigs and selling soft drinks. He will buy soft drinks, water, refreshments, and also two pigs. This will help him improve his business and give him the possibility of increasing his sales. He had a good experience with his previous loan. It helped improve his flower production business. His family has maintained their living conditions, and with this business he hopes to improve their living conditions.

Yaneth Del Carmen : El Salvador

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:30:03 PDT

$25 of $450 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

Yaneth is asking for a new loan to buy materials to make pupusas, such as oil, corn, firewood, cheese, gas, and condiments. She wants these to stabilize her pupusa production, which she hopes will make her successful with her customers. Her previous loan helped her to improve her conditions at her business and put her family in a stable position. As far as she is concerned, she still wants to grow and better herself.

Jose David : El Salvador

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:10:03 PDT

$0 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

José works in farming and buying and selling livestock for a living. He lives with his wife and three adult children. He has been in the business of livestock and planting staple grains for 10 years and, through this work, he has been able to generate income for his family. He is asking for a loan to buy supplies for his crop, such as fertilizer and herbicides, and also to buy two heifers. This loan will help him develop his livestock business and be able to plant corn. José's goal is to grow his business in order to take better care of his crop and have good harvests, which will benefit his family.

Jose Maria : El Salvador

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:40:11 PDT

$0 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

José works growing corn. He lives with his wife and three year old son. José learned this line of work from his parents and when he formed his own family he continued with it in order to work for himself and have a source of family income. He’s asking for a loan to buy corn seeds, manure and herbicide. This loan will give him what’s needed to start planting and to have the materials to apply to the crops on time. His goal with the loan is to have a good crop that will produce a good harvest to improve his family income offering them through his work a better standard of living.

Ramon : El Salvador

Sat, 19 May 2012 13:20:03 PDT

$25 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

Ramón manages a general supply store. He lives in his own house with his wife, two children, and three grandchildren. He has had this business for about 12 years now and has a good number of customers. Ramón is asking for a loan so he can purchase merchandise such as toilet paper, toothpaste, soap, detergent, corn, beans, sugar, oil, and other basic supplies. This loan will help him increase his shop’s inventory and thus meet his customers’ needs so he can maintain their loyalty. Ramón’s goals are for his business to grow, to increase the size of his store, and to improve his family’s income.

Jose Tomas : El Salvador

Sat, 19 May 2012 15:50:03 PDT

$0 of $1,025 raised.

Started raising funds on May 19, 2012

José lives with his family: his wife and three children. His business is farming. He started working at a young age, on his own initiative, and works alone. He does not work fixed hours. José is requesting a loan because he is starting to sow his crops. He needs to buy supplies such as fertilizers, insecticides and pesticides that he needs in order to carry out this work. This purchase will allow him to make use of these necessary supplies so that he enjoys a good harvest. José's goal is to own his own home, to grow in his farming business, and to be able to provide his family with more stability.

Lucio : El Salvador

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:00:08 PDT

$25 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 21, 2012

Lucio lives with his family, which consists of his wife and three children (ages 19, 16, and 14), all of whom are dependent on him. He engages in farming activities, such as growing corn and raising cattle. His daily activities begin at 5am, which is when he milks the cows. Later on he works in the fields, caring for his crops of corn and beans. He returns home at 4pm.

Lucio is requesting a loan in order to buy supplies, such as compost and insecticides, and to pay for labor. This will help provide what he needs for his farm so that he can improve his harvest and keep his crops free of pests. The risk to his crops is the changing weather. Lucio's goal is to improve his production, which will increase his earnings and allow him to provide food for his family and an education for his children.

Jose Arturo : El Salvador

Sat, 26 May 2012 14:30:03 PDT

$0 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 26, 2012

Jose lives with his family, including his wife and two children age 4 and 1. He has his own house, and he works as a farmer, a trade he learned from his father. He already has experience working on his own, as he has been farming for 10 years. He is requesting a loan because he is preparing to cultivate corn, and so he needs seeds, fertilizers and herbicides. With these supplies, he will be able to start the work he needs to do to have crops free of pests that will grow stronger and give him a good production. Jose's goal is to have the resources he needs to grow these crops, since this is his source of income.

Jose Mauricio : El Salvador

Sun, 27 May 2012 08:00:07 PDT

$0 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 27, 2012

Jose works growing corn and beans. He is the father of two young people who are 18 and 23 years old. He lives in his own house with his family. He learnt about agricultural work from his father and has been working in this area for 15 years. He is asking for a loan to buy agricultural materials so that he can sow using better seed, manure and herbicides to obtain better results. This loan will be a big contribution for Jose, since it will provide him with the financial resources to allow him to seed and have a big harvest. Jose’s objective is to maintain his family’s good conditions and to continue in his work so that he can improve his solvency.

Ana Lisseth : El Salvador

Sun, 27 May 2012 07:40:03 PDT

$0 of $350 raised.

Started raising funds on May 27, 2012

Ana is requesting a loan to continue working selling snacks. She will buy bananas, sugar, oil, condiments and maize to make the flatbread, atol (a popular drink) and enchiladas that are the products that she offers to her customers. The effect that she had with her last loan was an increase in production, attending to more customers because she penetrated new areas of the market. With this, she has expanded her income for her home.

Alexis Bladimir : El Salvador

Sun, 27 May 2012 07:40:11 PDT

$0 of $1,000 raised.

Started raising funds on May 27, 2012

Alexis is requesting a loan to invest it in the cultivation of maize and beans, investing in the payment of renting the land and purchasing fertilizer and herbicides. This will serve him to be able to begin his job from which he hopes to gain good fruit. The previous loan also helped him to buy inputs, successfully gathering a good harvest which helped him feed his family.

Marleni : El Salvador

Sun, 27 May 2012 07:40:14 PDT

$0 of $825 raised.

Started raising funds on May 27, 2012

Marleni needs a loan to strengthen her business buying fresh fruit and vegetables to attend to her customers. She will stock up on cucumbers, carrots, onions, tomatoes, strawberries, apples, watermelon. This will help to improve and grow in the market. With the previous loan, she was also able to stock her business. From her earnings, she has improved her house in order to have a safer home that's in better condition.

Maria Candelaria : El Salvador

Sun, 27 May 2012 08:40:02 PDT

$0 of $1,200 raised.

Started raising funds on May 27, 2012

María is requesting a loan because she is starting her new corn crop, for which she needs to buy fertilizer and improved seed to be able to do this work that helps her feed her household. The previous loan had the effect of helping her with her harvest. She also managed to buy cattle, with which she has been able to have better economic solvency. Also, her family's situation has been improving.

Nelly : El Salvador

Sun, 27 May 2012 07:50:04 PDT

$0 of $1,025 raised.

Started raising funds on May 27, 2012

Nelly is requesting a new loan to continue investing in her bakery. She will buy materials like sugar, flour, eggs, yeast, wood and gas, that are necessary for production. The previous loan also allowed Nelly to buy the raw materials necessary to make bread with which she has worked during this time. Her family situation has also improved offering her family better stability.

Lilian Marisol : El Salvador

Sun, 27 May 2012 07:50:12 PDT

$0 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 27, 2012

Lilian is requesting a new loan to buy basic necessity products to stock her business, buying oil, rice, salt, sugar, detergents, sodas and other products that are necessary to be able to provide good attention to her customers. The effect of her previous loan was positive, improving the inventory of her store. This helped her to improve her family's financial situation.

Edilberto : El Salvador

Sun, 27 May 2012 08:00:45 PDT

$0 of $1,200 raised.

Started raising funds on May 27, 2012

Edilberto is requesting a new loan to continue farming since he is available to work on 6 acres of land where he plants maize, pipián y sesame. This loan will be used to purchase fertilizer, herbicides, to pay workers and prepare the land. This will be a great help to continue working. The effect that the previous loan had was positive since he did the respective activities in planting his products. This good development and use of loans is giving him greater stability and his family is better.