A loan helped to purchase new tools.


Jose Oswaldo's story

Jose Oswaldo and his family live in Manta, a place which is characterized by having some lovely beaches and, particularly, by offering some exquisite dishes.

Jose is an enterprising man who daily works hard to pay the household expenses. It is for this that 20 years ago he undertook his itinerant business offering his services installing tile, marble counter tops, house facades, and other services.

Jose had his business which was very profitable, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he had to leave his business for a time since it diminished due to biosafety reasons and his income reduced drastically. For this, he is now asking for a new loan with the objective of reactivating his business again. He will invest this loan to purchase new tools he needs. His dream is that his business goes back to progressing and to improve his finances.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Wendy H.


This loan is special because:

It helps borrowers withstand negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.



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