A loan helped to buy a special stove for preparing fried rice so that she can expand her menu.


Yamilette Del Carmen's story

Yamillette is a hardworking woman who looks to secure better opportunities for herself and her family. She decided to embark on a new path far from her home country. With great effort, she decided to open a small floral business and soda shop, which has become her primary source of income. She dreams of growing her business and converting it into a restaurant that serves gourmet food. Yamillette is motivated each day to achieve this goal.

With this loan, she will buy a special stove for preparing fried rice. As a result, Yamillette will be able to expand her menu and offer better-quality products to her customers. Not only will this investment enable her to improve the presentation and variety of her dishes, she will also be able to increase her sales and her income, as well as achieve a better quality of life for herself and her young son.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ronan Reodica.


This loan is special because:

It helps Nicaraguan refugees in Costa Rica to rebuild their lives.



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