Leonardo is 55 years and has two children aged 15 and 16. He lives with his wife and family in Negros Oriental, where they farm 2 hectares of land, growing bananas and vegetables, mostly aubergine (eggplant). He also employs two workers, and sells his produce in a market 19 km away. The loan of 50,000 […]
Leonardo K – Farming (Candabong, Manjuyod, Negros Oriental, Philippines)
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Vergilio P – Trader (Cebu, Philippines)
Vergilio is a 49 year old married man with four children, aged 12, 18, 22 and 27. His eldest works as a farmer while the rest are still studying at the local school in Cebu city. His wife Elenita works as a local farmer as well. Vergilio is engaged in the buying and selling of […]
Carmelita M and Family – Farming (Sap-Sap, Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija, Philippines)
Carmelita is 52 and married with two children aged 30 and 18. She, her husband Florencio and their children work together in farming, primarily cultivating ‘Calamansi’ or ‘Calamondin’ trees. The Calamondin tree bears a small citrus fruit that is used to flavor foods and drinks, and is regularly used by households in cooking to enhance […]
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Virginia I – Food shop (El Alto, La Paz, Bolivia)
Virginia is a member of the “Las Favoritas” communal bank which has nine members shown in the photo. The members of Las Favoritas have various types of businesses, including selling food, clothes, blankets and building items such as cut bricks and plaster. Virginia began with a cheese business a few years ago and is now […]
Marizza – Clothing retailer (Calca, Peru)
Marizza belongs to Señor del Calvario Communal Bank, located in the district of Calca in the province and department of Cusco. She is 42 years old and single with three children, ages 18, 17, and 11. Marizza works buying and selling clothing. She travels to the city of Lima every three months or when it […]
Fernando – Computer services (La Paz, Bolivia)
Fernando lives in his parents’ house located in La Paz’s Tembladerani zone. Fernando services computer equipment. The loan he’s requesting is to pay for a computer network installation course since his father has an Internet business that Fernando will manage. Fernando plans to specialize in the computer field and hopes to generate more income to […]
Buana – Artisan (Bali, Indonesia)
Buana grew up surrounded by handicrafts in Gianyar, a part of Bali renowed for its beautiful landscapes and artistic legacy. In 1990, he learned the crafting of silver from a friend in Celuk. Supported by his family, he continued his profession as a silversmith, focusing on uniquely-designed and crafted jewelry. He has recently been featured […]
Lucia M – Clothing and fabric (Guatemala)
Lucia is a 36 year old single mother who studied through her second year in primary school. She has two children, one of whom is in school. She sells clothing for women, a business she started with initial support from her family. She requested a loan in order to purchase additional supplies: cuts of fabric, […]
