A loan helped to buy socks and sweatshirts.


Emilio Leonardo's story

Emilio is 39 years old. He is in a common law marriage and has no children who are dependent on him. His children formed their own families and moved to the United States.

Emilio works selling underwear and athletic shoes as a street vendor. He started this job two years ago due to a lack of work. Although the situation in his country continues to be difficult, Emilio never quits fighting.

He seeks this loan to buy socks and sweatshirts. Emilio hopes to have financial stability in order to rent a locale and set up a clothing and shoe store.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Laurie Hiller.


This loan is special because:

It aims to reach vulnerable refugee populations in an isolated region.



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