MEET
Deyanira Arias
For Deyanira, raising free-range hens isn’t just farming—it’s independence, joy, and a way to support her family and community.
Her journey
Deyanira Arias from San Jerónimo de Pérez Zeledón joined Bean Voyage after being invited by a friend. She wasn’t sure what to expect, but she took the leap—and quickly found purpose and excitement in her project. “I didn’t know anything about it, but I joined, and now I’m inside, and I’m happy,” she says.
Deyanira used her seed capital to buy wire mesh, zinc sheets, and hens, while her husband helped with construction. She also purchased feed herself and built the system to manage her poultry. From the beginning, she saw results: healthy hens, fresh eggs, and the beginnings of a small income.
“I wanted to provide quality, fresh eggs to my community. For my family, it’s food for consumption, and financially, it helps me cover some needs without asking anyone,” she explains.
“I feel like a millionaire with my project. It’s mine, and it’s also for my family. I’m happy and grateful for everything I’ve achieved.”
Key Learnings
Deyanira valued both the in-person and virtual sessions, gaining inspiration from the other women. “I loved that there were very brave, entrepreneurial women… capable women working on big things. Every session taught me something,” she says.
She learned project management, small-scale business operations, and how to market her eggs locally, while developing confidence in her independence.
Transformation
Her eggs now reach neighbors and even people in nearby towns. With a small but growing weekly income—about five thousand colones—Deyanira has begun saving in her piggy banks to cover household needs and personal expenses.
About Deyanira’s Project
NAME OF THE PROJECT
Huevos de la Abuela
REGION / COUNTRY
Pérez Zeledón – Costa Rica
SEED FUND FROM BV
$450 USD
PROJECT TYPE
Hen Keeping
“I feel like a millionaire with my project. It’s mine, and it’s also for my family. I’m happy and grateful for everything I’ve achieved,” she says.
Looking Ahead
In the next 3–5 years, Deyanira hopes to expand her flock, improve the henhouse, and increase production. Her vision is to grow steadily while maintaining quality and independence. She also dreams of visiting her grandchildren in the United States and continuing to create financial stability for herself and her family.
“I don’t need to be rich, just enough to cover basic needs. This project gives me my own money, my independence, and joy.”