A loan helped to buy pants, blouses, t-shirts, dresses, children's clothing and other apparel.


Carmen Karina's story

Carmen Karina, 35, is married and has three children, ages 18, 13 and four. Her husband is retired and they live in Picoaza, a places whose hardworking people are dedicated to commerce. They have very famous religious holidays such as the celebration of Saint Peter and Saint Paul who have devout followers.

She is a very hardworking woman who strives to earn an income to help her husband support the household. She has a space in her house where she sells a variety of women's, men's and children's clothing. She also sells on social media and makes home deliveries. She sells on credit and collects every eight days. In this way she is able to earn an honest living.

This loan will be used to buy pants, blouses, t-shirts, dresses, children's clothing and other apparel.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Sherry Bess.


This loan is special because:

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


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