Las Leydis Group

From Chinandega, Nicaragua, meet the communal bank "Las Leydis" in their 13th loan cycle. There are 8 members, characterized by their good credit record. Their primary businesses are selling tortillas, selling pork, selling clothing, selling soft drinks, selling firewood, selling cosmetics, and selling fruit.

Reyna Baltazara (wearing a black top, print tights, and blue flip flops) is 54 years old and the treasurer of the group. She is married and considered to be a responsible and hardworking person. She has three children, ages 37, 35, and 32 years. Her partner works. Two people live in their house.

She has had her business selling pigs for 30 years. What she likes about the business is that the product sells quickly. She will invest the loan in the purchase of six pigs. The loan will help her to make the business grow and to have better income. The challenges she has faced in her business are that in the winter, pigs become scarce and the price rises. Her dreams and hopes for the future are to improve her house. She advises women to strive to get ahead.

Help her to achieve her dream of improving her house!

In this group: Alba Iris , Reyna Baltazara , Leonor De Jesus , Glenda Yohanna , Julián Alberto, María Adela, Arlen Adriana, Morena Ramona

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteerJoann S. View original language description.