A loan helped to buy a lapping machine, aluminium sheets, steel tubes and solder.


Edwin Armando's story

Edwin is 36 years old and has a common law marriage. He is the father of a small girl and his wife works as day laborer. He is Colombian and has only completed elementary school.

He earns a living my manufacturing gates, hand rails and air vents. He has had his workshop for 6 years and it is known for the quality of his work since he prides himself in doing this the right way.

He needs this loan to buy tools and materials for his job such as a lapping machine, aluminium sheets, steel tubes and solder. This way he will improve his work since he will have the necessary materials to manufacture gates.

Edwin is a good man that through his honest work aspires to buy a terrain to build his own home. This way he will not need to pay rent and will be able to provide a better quality of life for his family.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Caroline Z.


This loan is special because:

It aims to reach vulnerable refugee populations in an isolated region.



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