A loan helped to purchase raw material like corn to make tortillas.


Julia's story

Julia, age 40, is a single mother. She is in a relationship and her daughter is in school. She has two children.

Julia has worked making and selling tortillas for more than 10 years, a job that she learned from necessity. Her business is located in her home and her work schedule is from 6:00 A.M. until 9:00 A.M. She also works as a domestic employee.

Julia needs the loan to purchase raw material like corn to make tortillas.

Julia dreams of seeing her business grow and generating a better income.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Emily Griffith.


This loan is special because:

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



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