A loan helped to buy supplies for the fabrication of hammocks, carpets, and cushions to be able to improve her production and her sales.


Ermelina Rosa's story

Ermelina earns her living sewing artisanal pieces in the municipality of Sincelejo. At 51 years old, she is very aware that in order to progress, she must work hard and persevere. She lives in a de facto marriage with her romantic partner.

The violence of the past was one of the most difficult things faced by the municipality where she lives, and today it is considered a high-risk lending area.

Ermelina is requesting a loan in order to make a purchase of supplies for fabrication of hammocks, carpets, and cushions. This way, she will be able to improve her production and her sales.

If you want to know more about the entrepreneurs and the loans from Interactuar, you can join the Lending Team called: “Friends of Interactuar Colombia”: http://www.kiva.org/team/interactuar_colombia

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Holly Torpey.


This loan is special because:

It helps internally-displaced people in Colombia rebuild and sustain their livelihoods.



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