A loan helped to buy chicken, meat, sausages, and salsas, among other supplies.


Yesenia Katherine's story

This charismatic, hardworking, optimistic, and enterprising woman is Yesenia. She is a 31 year old single mother. She lives with her son in a small family house that her mother has lent her so that she does not have to pay rent. As she is the head of the household, she has focused on helping her family and in growing professionally. She continues her education and serving as an example of self-improvement for her son.

Some years ago Yesenia decided to establish her place for selling international prepared foods. This makes her different than the competition, giving her diners a unique experience.

For this she wishes to get a loan to buy chicken, meat, sausages, and salsas, among other supplies for the preparation of her dishes. This way she is aspiring to be reaching her dreams gradually and generating jobs for those that need them. Also, she aspires to start building her own house in the future.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ginny Kalish.


This loan is special because:

It aims to reach vulnerable refugee populations in an isolated region.



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