Story of Mr. Manuel de Jesus Romero

I am Manuel de Jesus Romero Hernandez and I have live in Catacamas, Olancho. About 15 years ago I started building my carpenter workshop by acquiring machinery little by little. Finally, I decided to work in the United States for a while to be able to equip my workshop. After purchasing some equipment, I returned to Honduras to continue my business but here in Honduras it is a bit difficult to receive a loan.

I spoke with my daughter who was a member of a microfinance small loan group of Diaconia Nacional and she told me that they could help me with my business. I approached the office and they politely explained the loan requirements, visited my business, and in a timely manner, approved my first loan.

That was 3 years ago and today, I continue to work with Diaconia Nacional. I'm very happy with the services offered, the personal attention, but most importantly, that we can count on them to solve our problems.

For me Diaconia is part of my family, both the donors and the employees. Their treatment is like that of a brother to brother. Thanks to God and to Diaconia, I was able to meet the goals that I had for my business, my family, and my personal life.

Loans helped me improve and equip my business while also generating employment. The training workshops have helped me to better manage my business, but also they have helped me become a better person each day with God's help.

I am very content to be able to work in the workshop with three of my children who are taking evening classes in the university. "The business has transformed our family, and it is with great satisfaction that we continue working at Romero Family Carpentry.”