Josefa and Andres are a married couple, both 44 years old, living in a rural community called Zaragoza in Tecpán, Guatemala. For years, they worked harvests on other people’s farms in their community, paid by the hour and moving from field to field without knowing if there would be work the next day.

Isabel migrated from Nicaragua to Costa Rica with her young son and parents, seeking safety and a fresh start. With a $1,000 microloan from MiCrédito, she began growing watermelons to support her family.

In Distrito Italia, El Salvador, 60-year-old Marta Alicia Sánchez turned a small pupusa stand into a thriving business. With a $1,000 group loan from ASEI, WCCN’s local partner, she tripled her sales, now earns $100/day, and employs two other women in her community.

WCCN is proud to welcome new leadership to its Board of Directors, with a newly elected Board President and two new members joining the team. Each brings fresh energy, valuable experience and a shared commitment to expanding economic opportunity and financial inclusion for underserved communities across Latin America.

In 2021, Iris received a $1,300 microloan from MiCrédito, WCCN’s local partner in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. With that support, she expanded her inventory and attracted more customers, boosting her weekly income from $200 to as much as $500. The loan also opened doors beyond business. For the first time in her life, Iris began saving money and was able to purchase a small plot of land in Honduras.