Juan Carlos
A loan of $1,000 helps to pay the rent for the land where he grows and to buy fertilizers and herbicides for planting corn.
Juan Carlos' story
Juan, 35 years old, lives with his partner, who is a homemaker. He has two children who depend on him.
Juan is a farmer, specializing in corn, and has several years of experience. He learned the trade with his father's help. Every day, he walks 4 kilometers from his home to his plot of land. His partner helps him with the work. He also works as a day laborer.
He will use the loan to pay the rent for the land he farms and to buy fertilizer and herbicides for his corn, hoping for a good harvest.
Juan dreams of improving his family's quality of life and providing his children with a quality education.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteerCindy Kendall. View original language description.