A loan helped to buy a bigger stove to make her pupusas.


Aracely De La Cruz's story

Aracely is 50 years old. She went to school up to the ninth grade. She is partnered and her partner is a farmer. Her children are no longer her dependents.

Aracely has made and sold tortillas for several years. she started this work on her own initiative. The business is located at her home and her work schedule is from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. On occasions, a relative helps her. She has also started business selling pupusas.

Aracely needs the loan to buy a bigger stove to maker her pupusas.

Aracely wants to keep working and to always give her family the best.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ellen Donohue.


This loan is special because:

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



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