A loan helped to buy pills, syrups, tea, capsules, etc.


Marta Lidia's story

Marta Lidia, age 62, is in a common law marriage with her husband who is disabled. She has one child and lives with her family in the municipality of Villanueva, Cortés. For 10.5 years, she has worked selling medicines as a street vendor. Previously she sold fruits and vegetables.

She is requesting a loan from ODEF for HNL 25,000 to buy more medicines to stock her business. This investment will help her to increase her sales. Her goal is to have greater income, make the business grow, and give her family a better quality of life. 

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Joann S.


This loan is special because:

It supports women from vulnerable populations who are business owners.



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