Leónides is a hard-working woman whose goal is to always stay active, since a very young age she began to sell clothes travelling about in order to support her parents with the expenses.
Leom as she is known in her community, has always had this enterprising nature “I have never liked to depend on anybody and this is why I decided to begin selling groceries” she expressed with determination”. Currently she has 16 years experience behind the counter and she looks daily to improve the service for her clients.
With the earnings she has made she has been able to remodel her business and educate all of her children. On the other side, with the opportunity of the loan she will be able to invest in buying rice, beans, oil, detergent and drinks of different fkavours and sizes. “My goal is that my family are happily and fulfil all of their dreams” she states emotionally.
In this group: Leonides , Carmen Veronica , Tomasa , Gabriela , Luis Marcos *, Juana, Alma Enriqueta , Jose Luis
*not pictured
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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Jake Doyle View original language description