A loan helped purchase threads and fabrics.


Berha Aurora's story

Bertha is a member of the Communal Bank “Mujeres de la Colina II,” she lives in the region and province of San Martin in Banda de Shilcayo state. For 10 years she has dedicated herself to making all kinds of clothing items for men, women and children. The workshop is located on Jr. Recreo Mz G Lt- 7, where she makes and sells her items. She also takes orders.



The sales and orders have increased thanks to her responsibility, punctuality and good quality of her work, and she hopes to improve her economic situation and have more capital available.



With this loan of S/.1200, which will be repaid in 6 months, she will buy different color threads, silk lace, zippers, a variety of fabric of different colors and finishes, and in this way she will be able to have everything necessary in order to complete her work making all kinds of clothing items that her customers request, which many times they only have to ask and she will make and sell the items.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Cindy Kendall.


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