A loan helped to carry out taxi maintenance and buy jeans, leggings, shirts, t-shirts, pajamas, etc.


Katiusca Auxiliadora's story

Katiusca Auxiliadora and her family live in the city of Portoviejo. They were affected by the earthquake on April 16th, 2016. The city is rich in the production of vegetables, legumes and tropical fruits for domestic consumption. Katiusca Auxiliadora works about three hours a day offering a variety of clothing for women, men and children in her home and also house to house in various parts of the city. Her husband is a taxi driver. He works from Monday to Saturday, driving in and out of the city. He delivers her merchandise. He leaves the products on credit and charges weekly. This loan is for carrying out maintenance on the taxi and buying jeans, leggings, shirts, t-shirts, pajamas, etc.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Lauren Jackson.


This loan is special because:

It is accompanied by useful, real-life business training.


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