A loan helped to purchase construction materials for home repairs.


Maria Elizabeth's story

María Elizabeth is 44 years old and lives with her partner and her son in Oyotún District, in Chiclayo Province, which is part of the Lambayeque Region on Peru's northern coast. Many people in this community are farmers, ranchers, and shopkeepers.

María Elizabeth sells ceviche that she prepares herself, and has set up a business in front of the market in her neighborhood. She has applied for a loan of 4,000 New Soles from the microfinance lender Edpyme Alternativa for the purchase of construction materials. María Elizabeth plans to make repairs to her home so she'll have a more pleasant place to live.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer anonymized.



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