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Garment making is much more than work; it's creativity, perseverance, and an opportunity to generate income and transform lives. Alba, 36, is a widow and mother of three children, ages 14 to 21. Two of her children are still in seventh grade and their first year of high school. Although Alba only attended sixth grade and didn't enjoy studying, she found a way to support her family through garment making. For the past six years, she has had a small workshop at home where she makes women's pants and employs four people. Alba manages to deliver 250 units a week. She also has a second business that she opened six months ago: a convenience store in her own space. With this income, she is able to diversify her income. She is applying for her first Kiva Individual Loan to purchase industrial machinery, fabric, thread, and needles. Her goal is to expand her business and export her garments to other countries.
Alba lives in the Department/State of Sacatepéquez and speaks Spanish. During the loan cycle, she will benefit from personalized advice from a Business Developer in Friendship Bridge's "Bridge to Success" program. With these tools, she is sure to achieve her goals. Topics such as good management, social media use, and avoiding over-indebtedness will undoubtedly be very useful in both her personal life and her business.
Thank you, Kiva lenders.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Mariana Orozco. View original language description.
