A loan helped to buy merchandise for her party supply store.


Laureana's story

Laureana is a woman who earns a living as a teacher and as a merchant. She started up her own store where she sells a variety of merchandise for social events. These sources of income have been instrumental for the development and well-being of her family.

Laureana knocked on the doors of MiCredito in order to request a Kiva loan to buy crepe paper, foam sheets, stickers, bags with cartoons, candles, glue, and balloons. WIth this investment, she can stock up her store and increase her income considerably. In the near future, she wants to expand her store.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Lisa Grobar.


This loan is special because:

It includes access to short-term emergency loans.



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