Microloans Help Guatemalan Women Reach Their Goals
Angela works on her sewing machine
Angela used her microloan to purchase a sewing machine. Now she's able to take on more work creating conference items for buyers in the United States.
Vicenta prepares to water her crops
Vicenta used her first microloan to bring running water to her home. Now she's able to plant crops that she sells in the local market.
Vicenta works in her strawberry field
After paying off her first microloan, Vicenta took out another loan to purchase strawberry seed. She loves spending time tending to her strawberries. The profits from the harvest allow her to contribute to the family income.
Margarita raises pigs
Margarita uses her microloan to raise pigs. When they are ready to be sold, Margarita travels to the town market to sell them at a profit.