Laura Elizabeth is 26 years old and married. She has no children, and no family members who live abroad. Laura has worked informally as a domestic employee for five years. She learned to do this due to the lack of other opportunities. She does generate enough income to cover her financial responsibilities, but not sufficient income to improve her dwelling. That's why she's applied for a loan for the purchase of bricks, cement, and sand. With this investment she expects to divide her room and have her household better laid out.
Laura, together with Gregoria, Norma, Maria, and Irma, make up the communal bank "Jardin Secreto"; all of them are responsible and enterprising people who are searching out ways to overcome difficulties.
In this group: Laura Elizabeth, Maria Dolores, Gregoria, Irma Elena, Norma Areli
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Pamela Allyn. View original language description.