A loan helped to purchase soft drinks, water, rice, detergents, soap, bleach, salt, lentils, tuna, eggs, etc.


Elena Marlene's story

Elena Marlene and her family live in the city of Portoviejo, which was affected by the earthquake on April 16, 2016. The city is rich in the production of vegetables, legumes, and tropical fruits for domestic consumption.

At her house, Elena Marlene has a small grocery store where she sells a large variety of products for daily consumption to make food. Her customers always find what they need, of good quality.

This loan is to purchase soft drinks, water, rice, detergents, soap, bleach, salt, lentils, tuna, eggs, etc.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Wendy H.


This loan is special because:

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


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