Marcovia, Honduras, Central America

Marcovia is home to some of the poorest people in the entire world. Those living in extreme poverty survive on less than $2.10 a day, not enough to meet their most basic needs like clean drinking water, adequate shelter and nutrition.

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Maria's Story

Meet Maria

In March 2022, Maria received a $150 business loan to grow her food stand. At the time, she was selling fried rolled tacos in front of her home using a makeshift stove made from a tire wheel.

Maria made her payments faithfully each month and even paid off her loan early. With the help of that first loan, she was able to move her business to a busier location.

In 2023, Maria qualified for a larger $300 loan, which she successfully repaid in just 12 months. With her new stove and better location, her income more than quadrupled.

In 2024, Maria received her third loan, this time for $565, to open a second location. She now employs other women to run her original stand while she operates a new stall in a busy area, selling lunch to nearby workers.

In 2025, Maria received another $565 loan to expand her menu with more drinks and greater variety. She paid off this loan in April 2026.

Because Maria has demonstrated creditworthiness, a strong work ethic, and smart business sense, she is eligible to receive another loan in 2026 if she chooses. Her story is a powerful example of how small loans can create lasting opportunities for women, families, and communities.

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We believe education has the power to transform individuals, their families, their communities, and their country.

The Marcovia Project was founded in 2021 and has grown to work with over 125 households facing poverty.

Operating in the Honduran communities of Marcovia, El Guapinol, Monjaras and Buena Vista, we help some of the poorest people in the world.

In addition to providing students with school uniforms and supplies, we provide small business loans to individuals to start or grow a business.

Your contributions can place students & entrepreneurs on a path from poverty to prosperity.

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Psalms 82:3

Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.