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  <title>Kiva Loans for Conserva</title>
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   <title>Flores De Mayo Group : Mexico</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153211</link>
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$2,175 of $3,100 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 5, 2026
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   			The group Flores de mayo is made up of businesswomen who are responsible and committed to improving the quality of life of their families.  They live in everyday communities where the conditions are average.

Such is the case of Rosario who continues selling tamales.  This work has allowed her to generate income to be able to support her family&#039;s expenses. 

With the previous loan, she bought everything necessary to make the tamales that she sells.  Rosario continues working to be able to make her business grow. 

The rest of the group is made up of Iliana, Martha, Bella, and Sara, all women who along with their families seek a way ahead.
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         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:18 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Fantasticas Group : Mexico</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3148343</link>
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$3,285 of $4,650 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 29, 2026
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   			The group “Fantásticas” includes enterprising women, responsible and committed to improving their families&#039; quality of life. They live in working class neighborhoods where living conditions are mediocre. 

Such is the case of Leodivina who continues with her grocery store. This work permits her to generate income to be able to support family expenses.

With the previous loan, she bought a variety of products to restock her store. 

Leodivina continues working to be able to make her store grow and to generate more income. 

The other women in the group are Celinda, Mercedes, Concepción, Estela, Elvira, Ana, Victoria, Guadalupe, and Lupita who want to get ahead with their families.
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         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:23:07 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Mostaza Group : Mexico</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3138942</link>
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   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3138942&quot;&gt;
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$4,005 of $5,650 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 17, 2026
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   			The &quot;Mostaza&quot; group consists of entrepreneurial, responsible women who are committed to improving their families&#039; quality of life; they reside in working-class neighborhoods where living conditions are modest.  Such is the case of Hortencia, who embarked on a food-selling venture 23 years ago; she sells breakfast, lunch, and dinner, an activity that has enabled her to help cover her family&#039;s expenses.

With this loan, she will purchase all the supplies necessary to prepare the food she sells.  Hortencia aspires to grow her business.  

The rest of the group is composed of Guadalupe, Gloria, Miriam, Elena, and Rosario—women who, alongside their families, are striving to get ahead.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:44:39 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Arizona Group : Mexico</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153198</link>
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$925 of $3,825 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 5, 2026
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   			The &quot;Arizona&quot; loan group is made up of enterprising and responsible women, committed to improving their families&#039; quality of life. They live in popular neighborhoods where the life conditions are normal.

This is the case for Mrs. Keila, who is 27 years old. She is in a common-law marriage and is the mother of 1 son. Two years ago, she started a small taqueria located in her house. This work enables her to generate income to support her household expenses. 

With her loan, she will buy meat and spices needed to make the food she sells. She aims to grow her business to generate more income. 

The rest of the group includes: Raquel, Bianey, Yolanda, and Antonieta, women who aim to go forward alongside their families.
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         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:30:23 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Lluvia De Estrellas Group : Mexico</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151992</link>
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$4,465 of $6,100 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 3, 2026
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   			The &quot;Lluvia de Estrellas&quot; group is made up of enterprising, responsible women dedicated to improving the quality of living of their families. They live in working class neighborhoods with regular living conditions.

This is Liliana&#039;s case. She continues to make and sell bread. This business allows her to continue to generate income to be able to contribute to the family&#039;s expenses. 

With her previous loan she bought flour, coloring and sugar amongst other products needed to make bread.

Liliana continues to work in order to buy a larger sized oven. 

The rest of the group is made up of: Mariela, Darbelia, Silvia, Elia and Joselyn, women who alongside their families are looking to get ahead. 
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         <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:20:18 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Caoba Group : Mexico</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3147476</link>
   <description>
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   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3147476&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/aa3fa37edb30239ebed3cb80cfe5799a.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Caoba Group&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$4,305 of $6,325 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 27, 2026
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   			The &quot;Caoba&quot; group consists of entrepreneurial, responsible women who are committed to improving their families&#039; quality of life; they reside in working-class neighborhoods where living conditions are modest.

One of the members is Natalia, who continues to engage in the buying and selling of footwear. She sells to family members, friends, and neighbors in nearby neighborhoods, an activity that continues to generate income, enabling her to help cover household expenses.

With her previous loan, she purchased a wider variety of footwear to expand her sales.

Natalia continues to work diligently to grow her business and generate greater income.

The rest of the group is comprised of Domitila, Gloria, Felipa, Miguelina, Luisa, Rosa, Elodia, and Luvia—women who, alongside their families, are striving to get ahead.
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         <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:12:21 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Gamas Group : Mexico</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3147590</link>
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$3,285 of $6,825 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 28, 2026
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   			The group &quot;Gamas&quot; includes enterprising women, responsible and committed to improving their families&#039; quality of life. They live in working class neighborhoods where living conditions are mediocre. 

Such is the case of Juana who continues making and selling bread. This work permits her to generate income to be able to support family expenses. 

With the previous loan, she bought flour, eggs, colorings, and other necessary products to make bread. 

Juana continues working to be able to buy a larger oven.  

The other women in the group are Judith, Yuri, Victoria, Aurelia, Ingrid, Leydi, Manuela, Fabiola, and Monserrat, who want to get their families ahead.  
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         <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:04:11 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Capullo Group : Mexico</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152003</link>
   <description>
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   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152003&quot;&gt;
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$2,050 of $4,975 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 3, 2026
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   			The Capullo group is made up of entrepreneurial women who are responsible and committed to improving their families&#039; quality of life. They live in working-class communities where the living conditions are average.

Take Lourde, for example, who continues to make and sell ice cream and popsicles.  This work allows her to generate income to help cover her family&#039;s expenses.

With her previous loan, she purchased seasonal fruits, milk, sugar, and other products necessary for making the ice cream and popsicles she sells.

Lourde continues to work so she can buy freezers with greater capacity.

The rest of the group consists of María, Andrea, Amalia, and Guadalupe—women who, alongside their families, are striving to get ahead.
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         <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:10:23 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Cariñosas Group : Mexico</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151995</link>
   <description>
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   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151995&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/0c78f308427c63a38e9955adcb5970a5.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Cariñosas Group&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$1,800 of $4,650 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 3, 2026
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   			The group &quot;Cariñosas&quot; is made of entrepreneurial women, responsible and committed to improving the quality of life of their families. They live in populous areas where the living conditions are regular.
Fernanda continues selling food, a job that allows her to continue generating income to support her family&#039;s costs.
With her previous loan, Fernanda bought meat, vegetables, and spices necessary for preparing the food she sells.
Fernanda continues working to be able to establish her business and earn more income.
The rest of the group is made up of Luvia, Sofia, Felicia and Ángeles, women working alongside their families to get ahead.
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         <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:30:20 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Bayonas Group : Mexico</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151994</link>
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   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151994&quot;&gt;
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$1,625 of $6,475 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 3, 2026
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   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			The group &quot;Bayonas&quot; is made of entrepreneurial women, responsible and committed to improving the quality of life of their families. They live in populous areas where the living conditions are regular.
Magdalena is 57 years old, is currently single and the mother of 3 children. For the last 11 years she has made her living preparing and selling food, selling breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. On the weekends she also sells snacks for takeaway. This job allows her to earn income to be able to support her family&#039;s costs.
With this loan, Magdalena will buy meat, vegetables, and spices necessary to prepare the food she sells.
Magdalena hopes to establish her business to earn more income.
The rest of the group is made up of Sabina, Virginia, Yara, Jose, Miriam, and Manuela, women working alongside their families to get ahead.
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   <title>Ejotitos Group : Mexico</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153152</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153152&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/4860fee2e8148e78730fa641affb5016.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Ejotitos Group&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$1,300 of $5,375 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 5, 2026
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   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			The &quot;Ejotitos&quot; group is made up of enterprising responsible women committed to improving their families&#039; quality of living. They live in working class neighborhoods with regular living conditions.

This is Rosario&#039;s case. She continues selling clothing. This business allows her to generate income to be able to contribute to the family expenses.  

With her previous loan she bought seasonal clothing so she could continue selling.

Rosario continues working so she can establish her business and generate greater income. 

The rest of the group is made up of Brenda, Lizzette, Lizbeth, Rosaura, Magda, Ovidia and Lucefina, women who alongside their families are looking to get ahead.    
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         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:40:17 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Guerra De Mujeres Group : Mexico</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152013</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152013&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/c6f1bb5fdb7cab521cd71bb78f454dc3.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Guerra De Mujeres Group&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$1,300 of $5,525 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 4, 2026
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   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			The group &quot;Guerra de Mujeres&quot; includes enterprising women, responsible and committed to improving their families&#039; quality of life. They live in working class neighborhood. 

Such is the case of Isabel,  age 57, single and the mother of three children. She started a business buying and selling footwear 11 years ago. She sells to relatives, friends, and people in nearby neighborhoods. This work permits her to generate income to be able to support family expenses.

With the loan, she will buy seasonal footwear to continue selling.  

Isabel aspires to be able to establish her business, to generate more income.

The other women in the group are Ysidra, Alma, Laura, Verónica, and Miguelina, who want to get ahead with their families.  
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         <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:20:17 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Doncellas Group : Mexico</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153200</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153200&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/a0a890d90c3db400e23a6e09558b183f.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Doncellas Group&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$1,000 of $3,325 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 5, 2026
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   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			The group &quot;Doncellas&quot; consists of entrepreneurial and responsible women committed to improving the quality of life for their families. They live in low-income neighborhoods where the living conditions are average.

For instance, Reina continues selling soft tacos, a job that allows her to generate income to support her family&#039;s expenses.

With her previous loan, she bought the meat, vegetables, and spices necessary for the food she sells.

Reina continues to work on establishing her business and generating more income.

The rest of the group members include Jesús, Graciela, Isabel, and Karla, women who, together with their families, are working hard to get ahead.
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         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:10:18 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Arco Iris Group : Mexico</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151999</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3151999&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/6da0f4a32fd76fba4c873c8801ee046f.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Arco Iris Group&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$1,130 of $4,600 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 3, 2026
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   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			The communal bank Arco Iris is formed by enterprising and responsible women, committed to improving the quality of life of their families. They live in popular neighborhoods where living conditions are suboptimal.

Such is the case of Florinda, who continues buying and selling household items. She sells to relatives, friends, and neighbors of nearby areas. This activity continues giving her income to support her household.

She used the previous loan to buy a variety of plastic containers. Florinda continues working to establish her business and generate more income.

The rest of the group is formed by Dora, Kitzia, Rosario, Carmelina, Amalia and Guadalupe, women who look for a way to get ahead along with their families. 
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         <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:50:18 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Caracol Group : Mexico</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152059</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152059&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/f846efbebaf541855926b85e8a11f2b8.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Caracol Group&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$975 of $6,425 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 4, 2026
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   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			The Caracol group is formed by enterprising, responsible people committed to improving their families&#039; quality of life. They live in working-class colonies where living conditions are average. 

Such is the case of Enedina, 53 years old. She is currently in a common-law marriage with her spouse and is the mother of one child. Nine years ago, she undertook buying and selling shoes from catalogs. She sells to her relatives, friends, and neighbors in the nearby colonies. This activity allows her to generate income to be able to support herself with the family expenses. 

With her loan, she will purchase seasonal shoes to continue selling. Enedina aspires to be able to establish her business to be able to generate more income.

The rest of the group is formed by Rosa, Sofia, Erius, Virginia, Romelia and Pamela, people who seek to get ahead at their families&#039; side.
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         <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:50:41 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Las Tiburonas Group : Mexico</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153217</link>
   <description>
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   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153217&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/a31ad6d9994fc2398d06b6393b53ed32.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Las Tiburonas Group&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$850 of $3,275 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 5, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			Las tiburonas [the sharks] group is made up of women entrepreneurs who are responsible and committed to improving their families&#039; quality of life. They live in working-class neighborhoods where living conditions are average.

Such is the case for Reyna who continues to run a tire repair shop together with her husband. This business continues to allow her to generate income to help cover the household expenses.

Reyna used her previous loan to purchase everything necessary to repair tires, such as adhesives and patches.

Reyna continues working in order to purchase more professional equipment.

The rest of the group comprises Flor, Alicia, Virginia and Andrea. These women work hard every day to get ahead together with their families.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:50:25 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>La Rampa Group : Mexico</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3154253</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3154253&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/bf68c51e224e40ae238b6cc56a44312d.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;La Rampa Group&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$725 of $6,975 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 6, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			The group &quot;La Rampa&quot; consists of entrepreneurial, responsible women who are committed to improving their families&#039; quality of life; they reside in working-class neighborhoods where living conditions are modest.

Such is the case of Aide, who continues to sell fruit from her own home, an activity that enables her to generate income to help cover family expenses.

With her previous loan, she purchased additional seasonal fruits to keep her sales going.

Aide continues to work diligently with the aim of expanding her business and generating greater income.

The rest of the group is comprised of Marina, Brenda, Candelaria, and Jacqueline. They are women who, alongside their families, are striving to get ahead.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:30:44 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Gardenias Blancas Group : Mexico</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3138944</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3138944&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/b725572e6f7e2b701c4fad4c6cbaec8a.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;Gardenias Blancas Group&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$1,925 of $3,825 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Mar 17, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			The group &quot;Gardenias Blancas&quot; consists of entrepreneurial, responsible women who are committed to improving their families&#039; quality of life.  They reside in working-class neighborhoods where living conditions are modest.  Such is the case of Luz, who purchases and sells household goods.  She sells to family members, friends, and neighbors in nearby neighborhoods. This activity continues to generate income, enabling her to help cover family expenses.

With her previous loan, she purchased inventory (towel sets and pillows) that had been ordered by customers.  Luz continues to work toward establishing her business, as she currently sells door-to-door.

The rest of the group is comprised of Martha, Guadalupe, Ana, Dolores, and Danna—women who, alongside their families, are striving to get ahead.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:56:41 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>San Miguel Arcangel Group : Mexico</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152051</link>
   <description>
   		&lt;p&gt;
   		   		&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/lend/3152051&quot;&gt;
   		&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.kiva.org/img/s100/8abca8bced89e70882f62a33c3f3cdc3.webp&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;photo&quot; title=&quot;San Miguel Arcangel Group&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;/&gt;
   		&lt;/a&gt;
   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$750 of $5,725 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 4, 2026
   			&lt;br/&gt;
   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			The San Miguel Arcangel group is formed by enterprising, responsible women committed to improving their families&#039; quality of life. They live in working-class colonies where living conditions are average. 

Such is the case of Zuly who continues selling clothing. She sells to her relatives, friends, and neighbors in the nearby colonies. This activity continues allowing her to generate income to be able to support herself with the family expenses. 

With her loan, she will purchase seasonal clothing to continue selling. Zuly continues working to grow her business and be able to establish it.

The rest of the group is formed by Ana, Guadalupe, Daryz, Isabel and Ángeles, women who seek to get ahead at their families&#039; side.
   		&lt;/p&gt;
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$475 of $2,775 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 1, 2026
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   			The &quot;La pita&quot; group is formed of entrepreneurial, responsible women who are committed to improving their families&#039; quality of live. They live in regular conditions.

Blanca is 67, single and a mother of 2. For the past 2 years she has earnt a living by preparing and selling food, an activity that allows her to generate an income to help with the household costs.

With this loan she will buy all the necessary ingredients for her food.
Blanca dreams of growing her business and generating more income.

The rest of the group is: Viviana and Roció, women who look to keep moving forward alongside their families.
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         <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:50:45 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Iris Group : Mexico</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153208</link>
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$275 of $2,700 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 5, 2026
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   			The “Iris” group is made up of entrepreneurial women who are responsible and committed to improving their families’ quality of life. They live in working-class neighborhoods where living conditions are modest.
This the case of Noelia, who continues to buy and sell perfumes. She sells to her relatives, friends, and neighbors in nearby neighborhoods. This activity has allowed her to generate income to help cover family expenses.
With her previous loan, she purchased a variety of perfumes to continue selling.
Noelia continues her work to establish her business.
The rest of the group consists of Cinthia, Nayeli, Ossanna, and Verónica, women who, alongside their families, are striving to have a better life.
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         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:40:18 PDT</pubDate>
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   <title>Las Chicas De Plata Group : Mexico</title>
   <link>https://www.kiva.org/lend/3153214</link>
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   		   		   		&lt;b&gt;$250 of $5,700 raised.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

   			Started raising funds on Apr 5, 2026
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   		   		&lt;br/&gt;
   			The group &quot;Las Chicas de Plata&quot; is composed of entrepreneurial women who are responsible and committed to improving the quality of life for their families. They live in working class communities with average living conditions.

As is the case of Ms Belen, who continues with her tortillería. This activity permits her to generate income to help with family expenses. With a previous loan,she bought all that was necessary to make tortillas.

Belen continue working to buy an additional tortilla making machine in order to open a location in another community.

The rest of the group includes: Yvonne, Rebeca, Francisca, Eugenia, Lucero, Luz and Margarita. These women, together with their family seek to move ahead.
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         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:00:18 PDT</pubDate>
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