A loan helped a member to buy dresses, shorts, t-shirts, and children's clothing for her store.


Estrela Cadente Group's story

Maria, second from the right in the photo, is married, has two children, and lives with her husband, who is already retired. She lives in a very populated urban neighborhood, and one of the challenges of living in her neighborhood is the local violence.
Maria has a clothing store in the garage of her house, where she sells Evangelical fashions and clothing for men and children. She has worked in this field for more than thirty years.
She started a business due to the need to have an income. Because she lived very far from the large commercial centers, she saw the opportunity to earn an income in her neighborhood and care for her family.
With help from the loan, she will invest in buying dresses, shorts, t-shirts, and children's clothing for her store.
The group would like to thank the investors for this opportunity.

In this group: Judy, Maria, Miriam, Nicolly

Translated from Portuguese by Kiva volunteer Tricia Perry.


This loan is special because:

This is one of few affordable credit options for low-income borrowers in São Paulo, Brazil.



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