A loan helped to buy merchandise for her store like beans, rice, oil, soda, juices and home goods.


Yesenia Carolina's story

Yesenia studied until high school. She is in a relationship. Her partner works as a security guard. She has a son who depends on her. She lives with her partner and son.

Yesenia has a store. She has one year of experience. She learned this skill from her mother. She works in her store from 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. Her mother helps her when she has to do errands or go shopping. Previously, she was dedicated to domestic work.

Yesenia needs a loan to buy merchandise for her store like beans, rice, oil, sodas, juices and home goods.

Yesenia dreams of growing her business and generating greater profits.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Lauren Jackson.


This loan is special because:

It enables vulnerable women to start and grow their own business.



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