A loan helped to invest in the purchase of display cases, packaged snacks, notebooks, pens, notepads, markers, highlighter, erasers, pencils, beer, popsicles, fish, chicken, etc.


Berenice Sofia's story

Berenice Sofia is a 44-year-old merchant who lives in the city of Barranquilla with her spouse and children. Her business idea began in the year 2016 with the sale of fish, chicken, beer, and various products. This business idea came up because this businesswoman wanted to have her own income and, so, to offer her family better stability. Her sales from the first day were a success in the sector since she offered fresh products of good quality and at excellent prices.

Currently, she is applying for her first Kiva loan, with Fundación Mario Santo Domingo. resources which she will invest in the purchase of display cases, packaged snacks, notebooks, pens, notepads, markers, highlighter, erasers, pencils, beer, popsicles, fish, chicken, etc.

Berenice Sofia wants to have financial support and, so, to be able to inject capital in the business to serve more customers and improve her income. Support her in her business loan, it will be a success.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Wendy H.


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It provides borrowers in micro businesses with affordable loans.



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