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Karina Lizbet Hernandez Guzman
Name:
Karina Lizbet Hernandez Guzman
City:
Ometepec
Country:
Mexico
Activity:
Cake shop
Loan Use:
Purchase a refrigerator and raw materials
Entrepreneur Profile
Mrs. Karina stared her business a while ago with the help of her husband. She bought recipient, flour, jelly, sugar, milk, a refrigerator and other supplies. She cooks and sells jelly and cakes in her shop. Now she needs a loan to buy another refrigerator and more raw materials because of the growth of her business and increase in demand for her products.
She hopes to become the first saleswoman and producer of cakes in her community with the best cake shop in town.
She wants give at her daughter a better life and a good education school. She knows that with work and husband’s help, she could do it.
Karina lives in a little town called Cochoapa about 10 min from Ometepec the principal town. She is married and her daughter is 5 years old currently attending kindergarten.
Mid-Term Update - April 10, 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!
Final Report - July 03, 2010
Karina used her loan to repair her refrigerator and buy ingredients for her business. She is very happy because with her fixed refrigerator, she can preserve and save her ingredients better.
Karina is so grateful for the people who believe in her. She is finished repaying her loan!
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
Renee & Savannah
Margaret
Frances
Melissa
Geri
Michael
Tonya
Adam
Anonymous
Anonymous