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Maria Cristina Mejia Lorenzo
Name:
Maria Cristina Mejia Lorenzo
City:
Cochoapa, Guerrero
Country:
Mexico
Activity:
Producing and selling fireworks
Loan Use:
To buy fireworks materials: paper, wood, sulphur, powder, etc.
Entrepreneur Profile
Cristina's husband works very hard, but his income does not cover the family's expenses. To help him, Maria Cristina makes and sells fireworks, employing two people in the process.
She needs a loan to buy paper, wood, sulfur and powder. With more supplies, she can make more fireworks and increase her production and her business.
This loan will help Maria Cristina's family and the families of her two workers too. She hopes her improved business will give her children a good education, and that all her family will have a good life.
Maria Cristina lives with her husband and 2 children in a little house of mud in a little town called Cochoapan, nearby Ometepec city.
Mid-Term Update - July 11, 2010
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.
Please let me assure you that what happened in this case is not typical of World Vision or Micro. We continue to be committed to providing you and all of our donors with consistent high-quality feedback. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us at 1-888-511-6444 or by email at http://www.worldvisionmicro.org/pages/contact. Thank you for your continued support!
Community Photos
Entrepreneur Location
Local Community
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.
Learn more about microfinance in Mexico
Donors funding this loan
Jon & Melissa
Alma
Thomas
Anonymous
J
Lindsey
Anonymous
Tim