A loan helped to buy hair dyes; creams; treatments for the hair, feet, and hands; make-up; varnishes of all types; and conditioners.


Yasemi's story

Yasemi is 47 years old. She's single. She lives with her mother in the municipality of San Pedro Sula, Department of Cortes. She is a stylist and has worked for 10 years offering beauty services through a salon that she has installed in her residence.

Currently, she is requesting a loan from ODEF for the amount of 21,000 lempiras, which she will invest in the purchase of hair dyes; creams; treatments for the hair, feet, and hands; make-up; varnishes of all types; and conditioners.

This loan will enable her to have a variety of products available to facilitate the development of her work. In the future, she hopes to expand into other zones.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Kathy McCardwell.


This loan is special because:

It is accompanied by financial education and provides borrowers access to a savings account.



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