Contributed to a crowdfunded Kiva loan to Esperanza Elisabeth in Honduras to help buy products for her grocery store, such as basic grains, dairy products, meat, cleaning products, etc. Previously, she was a teacher. Three years ago, she started a business selling groceries and food at night.
This loan is special because it supports single mothers raising families on very little income.
Go to Kiva.org to read her story.
Kiva is an international nonprofit, founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Kiva gives you the chance to make small loans to borrowers working to start businesses and improve their lives.
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