A loan helped purchase fabric, lining, thread, curtain accessories, etc.


Ermelinda's story

Ms. Benitez is a married woman who owns a sewing workshop. Her specialty is making bed sheets, bedspreads, pillow cases, drapery, crochet, etc. She has many customers, and she sends her work to Argentina and European countries like Italy, Spain, Portugal, etc. Her business is located in the city of Pilar, on the corner of Paolo Alberzoni and 1 Marzo Street.


She has been involved in sewing for over 15 years. She and her retired husband own their house. In order to meet customer demand, she will purchase materials like fabric, lining, thread, and needles with this loan, thus improving her income via the quality of her products.


She is grateful to Fundación Paraguaya for the services it has given to her small business.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer anonymized.



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