A loan helped buy wood, nails, cement and more to improve his coffin workshop.


Ruben Ernesto's story

Ruben, age 27, attended school until university. He is in a relationship and has two children, one of whom is in school.
Ruben makes and sells coffins. He has 3 years' experience in this work and learned it from a workshop. He works from home from 7 am to 5 pm. He also has experience making furniture.
He needs a loan to purchase wood, nails, cement, and other materials to improve his workshop.
Ruben dreams of having a complete funeral home and being able to generate more income.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Christine Cooper.


This loan is special because:

It helps borrowers withstand negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.



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