A loan helped to buy supplies to make hammocks, like silk and poly silk thread, among other things.


Santos Paula's story

Santos is applying for another loan because she needs working capital to fortify her business. She will invest in buying supplies to make hammocks, like silk and poly silk thread, among others.

Santos says that thanks to the previous loan, she has been able to improve her agave fiber business. After the investment, her sales and income increased. There have been no changes in her family structure so far.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ellen Donohue.


This loan is special because:

It gives El Salvador's artists a chance to revive the local art of handcrafting.



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