By Jeannie Balanda | Executive Director
New loans totaling $2,400 were awarded to four enterprising women in the San Juan Comalapa area. Two of the loans have been used to plant potato and pea crops. Growing vegetables for export is a good income generating project that generally results in good profits for the women if the weather cooperates. So far this season, the weather has been good and these projects are off to a good start.
MayaWorks also awarded a loan to an artisan who makes huipiles to sell to women in her community. Huipiles are the traditional woven shirts that Maya women wear everyday. Generally, women weave their own hipiles, but if they work outside the home, they often no longer have the time to weave their clothes. Lili, a master weaver, makes huipiles to her customers' specifications. Lili requested a loan to purchase a loom and thread to make the blouses which she sells at a profit.
The last loan was used to purchase a dairy cow. Arcadia, who already has a few dairy cows, is expanding her business to keep up with demand. The need for milk has increased beyond her immediate community. She now travels to surrounding communities to sell her milk. It quickly became evident that she needed another cow! She was awarded $665 to purchase a new milking cow.
Thank you so much for supporting MayaWorks' micro-loan projects! With just a hand up, women are able to achieve their goals of a steady income.
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