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Ermelinda (age 34) has a small convenience store in the department/state of Huehuetenango. She attended school for two years, and did not continue because she did not like to study. Ermelinda leaned towards business. She learned to raise sheep and to work as a day laborer. Ermelinda opened her store six years ago when she realized that her husband's income was not sufficient. The pair have two children (ages 9 and 14). The younger child is in second grade, while the older child only completed sixth grade. With her first Kiva loan, Ermelinda plans to buy a variety of basic foods and drinks. This capital undoubtedly will help her to increase the inventory of her business.
Ermelinda is the president of the communal bank "Caserio Buena Vista" of Puente de Amistad [Friendship Bridge]. She is responsible for convening the monthly payment meetings with the other seven women. These women have businesses ranging from convenience stores to sale of medicine. During their monthly meetings, they learn about various topics, including business, health, family, and women's issues. They often share what they learn with their family and friends. The meetings with business training are crucial for the success of these women's businesses. They learn to plan, budget, invest, and prioritize expenses. This valuable combination of loans, education and health is called "Microcredit Plus."
Thank you, Kiva lenders!
In this group: Ermelinda , Disaidy Pahola , Consuelo, Hingres Noemi , Yasmin Adaly , Yoli Roxana , Sebastiana , Sandi Yorleni
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Joann S. View original language description.
