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Marta is 40 years old. When she lived with her parents, the whole family traveled to cut coffee on a farm. This involved her parents, her, and her 9 siblings, and in this way they supported the family income. Her parents support her education and she graduated from a primary school education program, finishing 12th grade.
Her spouse is also a primary school teacher. She entered this group thanks to a friend who was involved in "Asociación Chajulense de Mujeres Unidas por la Vida."
With her first loan she started her business trading huipiles (traditional garments). This year she will receive her seventh loan, which she has invested in huipiles and starting a shoe selling business.
This year she will invest her loan in the shoe business to purchase different styles of shoes which will allow her to offer a greater diversity of products.
Marta is the leader of the group Ixil 2, a group that is made up of 4 members. All are of Maya Ixil ethnicity. The group will invest 25% in textiles and 75% in sales. On average each group member has 4 children, and the average age of the group members is 57. 75% cannot read or write, 25% finished secondary education (Primary Education Teacher.)
In this group: Juana , Magdalena, Marta Rut, Petronila
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Emily Griffith. View original language description.
