From Loss to Success: A Cusco Merchant's Inspiring Story

Cusco, Peru – Basilia Sota Tito's life is a testament to resilience. At 52, she's a successful merchant in the Vinocanchon market, selling plastic goods. "I think the greatest treasure one has is honesty and a good heart," she says. Her journey began after she was left to raise her two daughters alone at the ages of 3 and 11. Since 2010, Caja Cusco has supported her business, helping her secure loans and buy her small plot of land. "If I could have my husband here," she says, her voice filled with emotion, "I'd tell him, 'I did it, my love, for our daughters.'" Basilia's story is an inspiring example of perseverance and the power of community support.