We had the opportunity to work with Kiva Fellows in Totonicapan and Guatemala City who took us around to meet Kiva.org microloan borrowers. We saw how these small loans were used to start, enhance or grow small businesses such as weaving, sewing, candle-making, or running small shops. Many of these businesses run out of the home, so we were graciously invited into people's homes and got a glimpse into how Guatemalans live and work. Read more about our visits to Kiva microfinance borrowers in Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
A small street full of ripe mangoes, papayas, pineapples and more. Taken at the Friday market in San Francisco El Alto, Guatemala. Read more about our Amazing Race in Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Marie Cruz is a small business woman in the town of San Martin Jilotepeque outside of Guatemala City. She started with small (microfinance) loans and has worked her business into a tortilleria (tortilla production with 2,000 tortillas produced per day), corn mill and small restaurant. Read more about our visits to Kiva microfinance borrowers in Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
