A loan helped to buy silver jewelry, cleaning products, clothing, perfumes, and make-up, among other things.


Maria Tali's story

Maria Tali lives with her family in Manta, a city known for its fishing, maritime, and tourist port, which is one of the most important in the country.

She is a hard-working woman who works every day in order to earn income to help her finances. She has a business where she sells silver jewelry, such as earrings, chains, bracelets, etc. Additionally, she sells cleaning products, clothing, perfume, and make-up. She offers to friends and acquaintances on cash or credit.

She is thankful for the loan, as, thanks to it, she has grown her business and this has enabled her to earn income that helps her support a better quality of life.

This loan is for buying silver jewelry, cleaning products, clothing, perfume, and make-up, among other things.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Kathy McCardwell.


This loan is special because:

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


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