A Story of Determination and Growth

In the heart of Tela, Atlántida, Honduras, Rosa Bueso has built a thriving business making handmade corn and flour tortillas. Recently, several Women’s Empowerment board members and their families joined Adelante staff on an impact tour and got to meet Rosa, a new Adelante client who had just received her first microloan. With warmth and enthusiasm, she welcomed us into her home—also her place of business—to share the improvements she has recently already made.

Rosa begins her day early to ensure her customers have fresh tortillas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Her dedication keeps her working until 8:00 PM, with a few short breaks in between. Thanks to her popularity, most of her tortillas are sold by order, with only a few left for passersby.

Proud of her work, Rosa supports not only herself but also her elderly parents and two daughters. Before receiving her loan, she struggled with excessive heat and sunlight while working in front of her home. With her first loan of $200 from Adelante, she extended her roof for better protection and purchased more ingredients to expand her business.

As a single mother with limited means, qualifying for a traditional loan without high interest in Honduras is nearly impossible. Rosa expressed deep gratitude to Adelante for the opportunity to grow her business, improve her home, increase her income, and enhance her family’s quality of life. With a determined smile, she shared, “This won’t be my last loan. Thank you, Adelante!”