Maria Elena
A loan of $1,000 helps to buy fresh shrimp and fish so she can work more efficiently and increase her sales.
Maria Elena's story
María is 60 years old. She is a single mother of four daughters and lives with one of them, as they are independent.
María sells seafood and has 13 years of experience in the business. She sells her products as a street vendor, traveling around her community with a cooler from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
She will use the loan to buy fresh shrimp and fish so she can work more efficiently and improve her sales.
María dreams of having a successful business and staying healthy so she can always work.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteerChris Brown. View original language description.