Bakery in Nicaragua

Martha Castellon Cerda, also known as Lisseth, is a mother of three from Nicaragua and knows the value of hard work and perseverance. In the past, Lisseth and her husband were forced to move to Costa Rica to find a job. During her time there, she worked in a bar, in a restaurant and for the Costa Rican government. However, Lisseth and her husband dreamed of raising their children in Nicaragua.

When they had saved enough money, they moved back to Nicaragua. They have now been running their bakery since 2002. Every morning, she and her husband start baking at six o’clock and don’t close the store until 9 p.m. They also sell the bread that is produced. They sell the bread that is produced to individuals and merchants. Even with stiff competition from other bakeries, Lisseth’s business stands out for its high-quality products and tireless work ethic.

This admirable work ethic, coupled with the support of several loans from the financial institution FINCA International, has enabled Lisseth to grow her business and provide a brighter future for her family.

Lisseth’s bakery has improved the lives of not only her family members, but others in her community and beyond. Her success has allowed her to create jobs for several people, including four full-time employees as well as many other seasonal workers from surrounding communities. Because of her success, Lisseth plans to open a second location within a year.

Her success motivates her to work every day for the future of her children. She hopes that her children will have a hopeful future with financial security as a result.