A loan helped to buy corn and lime for her business making and selling tortillas.


Catherine Xiomara's story

Catherine attended school up to seventh grade. She is in a relationship and has two dependent children. Her partner works in construction and fishing.

Catherine has worked making and selling tortillas for several years. She learned from a friend. The business is located at her house, and her work hours are 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Catherine needs the loan to buy corn and lime for her business making and selling tortillas.

Catherine dreams of improving the income from her business, to build her own house and improve her quality of life.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Joann S.


This loan is special because:

It provides business training to young, unemployed individuals hoping to start a business.



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