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Nicole Monserrate and her family live in Los Bajos de Montecristi, which stands out because of its handicrafts made from toquilla straw, wicker, piquigua [a tropical rain forest plant] fiber, and wood. Fine hats made from toquilla straw are known to the world as "Panama hats."
Nicole Monserrate and her family work for their economic income every day. In her house, she sells sodas and water. She keeps these refrigerated for the pleasure of her customers, who come to buy every day. She also offers catalog products from Belcorp (Ibel, Cyzone, and Esika) (beauty products, cosmetics, perfumes, and accessories for women), which she takes to offer through various sectors of the city where she has her customers. She leaves merchandise with them on credit and collects every week. Thus every time she goes out to collect, they request new products from her.
She is very grateful to all the people who support her with the loans. With them, she and her family can have a dignified life.
This loan is to buy water, sodas, make-up, chains, bracelets, rings, deodorants, shampoo, creams, lotions, perfumes, masks, etc.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Pam McMurry. View original language description.
