A loan helped to buy fans, umbrellas, clothes, backpacks, school supplies, makeup, sandals, and other products.


Madelyn Lisbeth's story

Madelyn Lisbeth and her family live in Montecristi. This warm place is full of hardworking and friendly people who follow in the traditions of their ancestors. Their skilled hands make handicrafts out of straw, wicker, piquigua [a local plant fiber], and wood. They are especially known for making fine straw hats that have gained worldwide recognition.

Madelyn Lisbeth is a wonderful woman who helps cover some of the household expenses. She sells household goods and takes orders for clothes, shoes, sandals, small appliances, and other special products requested by her customers. Madelyn Lisbeth sells her merchandise on credit and collects payments every eight days. In addition, she advertises her products on social networks and WhatsApp. She also ships within and outside of the city wherever she has customers who request her products. Madelyn Lisbeth is very grateful to everyone who has contributed to the loans since they have allowed her business to grow.

This loan will be used to buy fans, umbrellas, clothes, backpacks, school supplies, makeup, sandals, and other products.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ronan Reodica.


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It is accompanied by useful, real-life business training.


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