A loan helped to purchase cosmetics to make good sales and increase her income.


Vanessa Gisela's story

Vanessa is 24 years old. She lives with her parents in the parish of Pablo Arenas, a very productive place for the fertility of its land, which is found in northern Ecuador.

Vanessa works selling beauty products at a retail space which is found in her house. She has a vision which is to get ahead with the sales activity so that in later years her generation can continue with this labor as she has been doing thanks to her mother who taught her to sell beauty products and to seek income in an honest way to be able to give her family the best life possible.

Venessa is applying for a loan of 300 dollars with which she will purchase merchandise such as cosmetics, jewelry, and everything on a large scale to get a greater profit margin. She always has sought the best conditions to be able to sustain her household expenses. Vanessa is very grateful for the help and trust that Kiva offers her.

Translator profile picture

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Wendy H.


This loan is special because:

It supports vulnerable women start and grow their own businesses.



Loan details


Lenders and lending teams




Loan details