A loan helped to buy merchandise such as construction paper, notebooks, file folders, and other essential items for her stationery shop.


Bibi Paola's story

Bibi: A Young Entrepreneur who Inspires Education in Monteria

Bibi is 23 years old.  She lives in the municipality of Monteria. Although she does not have any children, she works with dedication in order to contribute economically to her household and improve her family's living conditions.  At a very young age, with great effort, she began her stationery store business, specializing in the retail sale of books, newspapers, paper, and office supplies.

Bibi Paola is requesting a loan to invest in the purchase of merchandise such as construction paper, notebooks, file folders, and other essential items for her stationery shop. This investment will allow her to improve her sales, formalize her business, and assure its long term sustainability.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Rita Levitz.


This loan is special because:

It comes with a very innovative business-training package.



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