Delia Cruz Magallon is from Ometepec, Guerrero, Mexico. She needs a loan of $375 to buy raw materials like maize (corn) to make tortillas.
Delia Cruz Magallon is from Ometepec, Guerrero, Mexico. She needs a loan of $375 to buy raw materials like maize (corn) to make tortillas.
Delia has been the only tortilla maker and seller in her town for years, yet can't quite draw enough business to be self-sustaining.
She first made tortillas by hand, now has a mixer and mill, and her husband (a subsistence farmer) and some of her 10 sons help out too. A loan to buy maize and other supplies at a better rate would be the boost she needs to get over the hump and make the business stable by increasing production capacity and sales, and provide a better life for her family.
Delia, 60, lives with her husband and three of her sons in a little town called “Vistahermosa” (Beautiful view), in a mud house with a tile roof.
Entrepreneurs with specialized skills can apply for a loan in the manufacturing sector. Examples of businesses in the manufacturing sector are making and selling clothes, shoes, machine parts, baskets…the list goes on. These savvy entrepreneurs see the opportunity in their community and, with the help of a loan and their unique talents, can establish their niche. Only 3% of our loans are in the manufacturing sector.
Delia Cruz Magallon is from Ometepec, Guerrero, Mexico. She needs a loan of $375 to buy raw materials like maize (corn) to make tortillas.
The small community of Rio Santa Catarina, which derives its name from a local river, has a mountainous terrain and warm climate. Economic opportunities in this community are diverse as a result of its close proximity to the growing city of Ometepec.
In Rio Santa Catarina, World Vision is assisting farmers with production and marketing; educating families on disaster preparedness; and working to improve education through tutoring and teacher training. We are also providing healthcare services, nutritional training, and housing assistance.
Delia Cruz Magallon is from Ometepec, Guerrero, Mexico. She needs a loan of $375 to buy raw materials like maize (corn) to make tortillas.
We apologize for the delay in your promised mid-term report. When we reviewed the repayment status of your loan, it became apparent that your mid-term report had somehow slipped through the cracks. While World Vision has been giving microloans to the enterprising poor for over 20 years, Micro is a brand-new program. Our field staff has received updated training regarding the importance of prompt reporting back to donors, and you should be receiving an update soon.
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Mrs. Delia has increased her production, from people that are requesting more orders for her home made tortillas, made by hand and by her machine. She is thankful for the loan because she was able to repair her tortilla machine. She is very happy, because her profits increased as well as her customer. Delia is thankful for the opportunity to own her own business.
Delia hs repaid her loan in full. These loan funds are now available to help another worthy entrepreneur in her community. Thank you for supporting Delia and World Vision Micro!
