HISTORIA DE EMPRENDEDORES - HISTORY OF ENTREPRENEURS - LAMBAYEQUE

Summary

This inspiring narrative follows a woman from Lambayeque, Peru, who transformed her life by entering the improved stove construction business. Thanks to training from the INDEC and FAcer programs, she and her group help local people by offering low-interest loans for essential investments in health, education, and housing. Originally earning only 30 soles a day from farming, her new business now earns her 100 soles daily, enabling her to better support her family and children’s education. With over 110 stoves sold, her business is expanding, and she hopes to reach more regions across the country.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker is from Ramos Valderas, Lambayeque, and works in improved stove construction.
• 😀 She has three children and has been involved in stove construction for a year.
• 😀 She started the business thanks to training provided by INDEC through Facer.
• 😀 She works with her brother, Wilmer, in building improved stoves.
• 😀 The training allowed her to build improved stoves and become more financially independent.
• 😀 Her group, which started in 2005 through the Free There program, helps save money and provide loans with low interest rates for community projects.
• 😀 The improved stove project has had a significant impact on people's lives, especially in rural areas.
• 😀 Before starting the business, she earned only 30 soles from farming, but now she earns 100 soles a day from stove construction.
• 😀 She has learned to think bigger and aims to help educate her children and support her family through her work.
• 😀 Her business is growing, with over 110 stoves sold and numerous orders still pending, showing increasing demand.
• 😀 She plans to expand the business beyond her local region and is excited about future growth.

Q & A

What inspired the speaker to start the project of constructing improved kitchens?

The speaker was inspired to start the project after receiving training from INDEC and Facer, which equipped her with the knowledge and skills to build improved kitchens.

What is the role of the group 'Las Únicas' in the speaker's community?

'Las Únicas' is a group formed in 2005 through the FITEP program, which helps people save money monthly, offers low-interest loans, and encourages investments in education, health, and housing, including the construction of improved kitchens.

How has the speaker's life changed since starting the improved kitchen construction project?

The speaker’s life has improved significantly. Previously, she worked on the farm earning 30 soles, but now, thanks to the kitchen project, she earns 100 soles per day and feels empowered to support her family and educate her children.

How many improved kitchens has the speaker sold so far, and what does that indicate about her business?

The speaker has sold over 110 improved kitchens and has many more orders. This indicates that her business is growing and gaining popularity, especially in the Lambayeque region.

What impact does the improved kitchen project have on the local community?

The project helps improve the quality of life in rural areas by providing better cooking facilities, leading to better health and productivity for families in the community.

How does the speaker view the potential for her business to expand?

The speaker is optimistic about the expansion of her business. She is excited about the growing demand for her kitchens and plans to expand beyond her local area, including to other regions of the country.

What are the main benefits of the low-interest loans provided by 'Las Únicas'?

The low-interest loans offered by 'Las Únicas' allow individuals to invest in essential areas like education, health, housing, and the construction of improved kitchens, which contributes to improving their quality of life.

What role does training play in the success of the speaker's business?

Training has been crucial to the speaker’s success, as it gave her the necessary skills and knowledge to build high-quality improved kitchens and manage her business effectively.

What kind of impact does the speaker hope to make in her community through her business?

The speaker hopes to empower more women, help her community improve its living standards, and provide a sustainable income for families through her business.

What does the speaker’s success in the improved kitchen project symbolize for women in her community?

The speaker’s success symbolizes empowerment and the potential for women to become entrepreneurs. It highlights the role of women in driving change and improving their families’ and communities’ lives.