A loan helped to buy corn and better cooking equipment for her business making and selling tortillas.


Jakelyne Stefany's story

Jakelyne is 28 years old, has a high school education, and is in a relationship with a man who works in agriculture. She has two children who depend on her.

Jakelyne makes and sells tortillas; her business is located near her home, and she works every day starting at 6:00 a.m. She previously also sold tamales.

She needs the loan to buy corn and a better stove for her tortilla business.

Jakelyne dreams of always providing the best for her children.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Cindy Kendall.


This loan is special because:

It enables vulnerable women to start and grow their own business.



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