A loan helped to buy meat, fish and other supplies for food preparation.


Diotima Mariella's story

Diotima Mariella is 44 years of age. She is in a common law marriage and has five children. Two children are of legal age and the others are 16, 14 and 11 years old. Her husband is a mechanic. The family lives in Rocafuerte, a place known for its delicious sweets that the locals prepare and are well known throughout the country,

Diotima is a hardworking woman who looks for ways to earn her income and in this way help her husband with the expenses of their home and the raising of their children. She is dedicated to making and preparing meals. In her home she makes meals, snacks or plates of food to deliver to people's homes or places of work. She varies the menu always to the taste of her distinguished clients who prefer the seasonings she uses in her meals. In this way, she is able to continue to gain clients despite the insecurity that exists in her country.

This loan is to buy meat, fish and other supplies for preparing meals.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ellen Wuertz.


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It is accompanied by useful, real-life business training.


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