This communal bank came together in the city of Caaguazú. All of the members are friends and neighbors from the city. They work hard to improve their standards of living, which is why they are participating in the poverty elimination program.
One of the communal bank members who stands out for being a very hard-working and determined person is señora Marlene. She has a humble shop that she works in every day beginning very early in the morning. Señora Marlene says that she sells all types of products, and that she always takes great pains to offer her customers what they are looking for.
Señora Marlene is asking for this loan so she can purchase various beverages, sweets, foodstuffs and other products. That way she can continue with her sales as she strives to improve and grow the business she has undertaken.
In this group: Teodolina, Maria, Lourdes, Fatima, Teresa, Todosia, Candida, Carmen, Gladys, Marlene, Celedonia, Anicia, Jovina, Nancy, Vuena*
*not pictured
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Marni SiegalView original language description