1. “They’re not asking for charity,
charity is no solution to poverty.”
‐ Muhammad Yunus
Mariana moved from Ecuador 15 years ago. She
used her microloan to fund a food cart business
Mariana in Queens. With hard work and ingenuity, she is
making a better life for her family.
Eugenia moved from Peru 38 years ago and runs
a salon in Queens. Her microloan allows her to
Eugenia provide better opportunities for her children
than she had herself.
Delia moved from Ecuador 13 years ago,
escaping an abusive husband. Her loan allows
Delia her to run an ice cream cart business, which
funds a better life for her and her children.