This loan helps smallholder farmers in Bolivia support their agricultural livelihoods. Rural farmers in Bolivia face a number of challenges, including fragmentation of traditional lands, changing climate patterns, unsustainable resource management and poor market access. This results in low agricultural productivity and unreliable income for farmers. In addition to financial support, Sembrar Sartawi offers farmers complementary agricultural training, market access through strategic partnerships and a micro-insurance program to help protect crops from the impact of climate change. Sembrar Sartawi also uses text messaging for repayment reminders and financial education. By supporting this loan, you're helping rural farmers in Bolivia improve their crop yields and protect their livelihoods.
About Sembrar Sartawi:
Sembrar Sartawi is in the process of being acquired by another microfinance institution in Bolivia and pending to get approval by the regulator. For this reason, payments to Kiva will be delayed until this process is completed. We expect payments to resume once the acquisition is finalized and a new amortization schedule is negotiated with the new entity.
Sembrar Sartawi is a microfinance institution based in Bolivia that provides financial services and educational support to agricultural communities. Kiva supports Sartawi?s work in rural communities in Bolivia and their commitment to social equality and environmental sustainability.