A loan helped a member to buy clothing in bulk.


05 Antonio Quijarro Group's story

The communal bank “05 Antonio Quijarro” is part of the Uyuni agency. It is managed by a board of directors comprising the President, Treasurer, and Secretary. The communal bank's members pursue various businesses including selling food, selling sweets, weaving, selling quinoa, selling clothing, etc.

Maria Salome has a business selling clothing, which she has been doing door-to-door for the past two years. This loan will be used to increase her inventory by buying clothing in bulk. This type of work enables Maria Salome to earn the resources to support her family. She is single and has one son. Her primary objective is to have a fixed store location for her business. She also wants to fulfill her dreams of offering a higher quality of life for her son, making him a professional, and finishing her studies as a nurse.

In this group: Alejandra, Maria Salome, Alexander, Mario Vicitacion, Elmer, Nelzon Ricardo, Celso, Ernesto, Rosalia, Ximena Noelia

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Caroline Rouse.


This loan is special because:

It provides low-income, micro entrepreneurs with loans to increase their income.



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