Ecuador
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Maria is a 35-year-old agricultural entrepreneur who grows sugar cane, produces and sells panela, and raises chickens and a heifer. She started her microenterprise in 2023 with her husband's support to generate additional household income. She is married to Julio and has three children aged 17, 15 and 8, all of whom are students.
Maria operates a diversified agricultural microenterprise focused on sugar cane cultivation, panela production, chicken raising and cattle. She started the business in 2023 with her husband's support to generate additional income for the household. She cultivates one hectare of sugar cane, which produces approximately 19,500 panela units.
The business generates around £600 in monthly income, with operating expenses of approximately £250, and she reports a monthly net profit of about £350 from the sugar cane activity. Her husband contributes approximately £800 per month through day labour.
The business has helped her cover household expenses and improve her productive activities. Limited space is currently one of the main constraints to further growth.
Maria will use this loan to purchase a brush cutter and expand the chicken shed, allowing her to improve farm maintenance and increase her capacity for poultry production.
Loan added: 30 September 2026
Maria Cristina's loan repayment schedule
| Date | Expected repayments | Actual repayments |
|---|---|---|
| £226.76 | ||
| £75.59 | Available | |
| £75.59 | Available | |
| £75.59 | Available | |
| £75.59 | Available | |
| £75.59 | Available | |
| £75.59 | Available |
The above amounts are indicative, based on the exchange rate the day this loan was added to the website. The actual amounts you will receive will be based on an exchange rate at the time the repayment is returned to your account. See our Help Centre for more information.