Karen
A loan of $1,375 helps to acquire a motorcycle that improves mobility for the distribution of footwear.
Karen's story
Karen is a skilled shoemaker from Pasto, Nariño, with 10 years of experience. She owns a shoemaking workshop where she specializes in the artisanal production of all types of footwear, including casual, formal, and work shoes, made with good-quality materials.
Karen produces around 40 pairs of shoes daily, which she sells to several wholesalers in the downtown area of her municipality. She delivers the products personally, traveling by public transportation to fulfill orders and maintain stable commercial relationships; however, frequent travel and reliance on public transport limit her delivery capacity and increase logistical time and costs.
Karen lives with her two children in the house of her mother, who represents an important support in household care and family stability while Karen develops her economic activity.
A loan of $5,058,541 COP allows Karen to purchase a motorcycle to improve her mobility, optimize delivery times, and strengthen her home delivery service. This investment facilitates daily transportation, reduces operating costs, and contributes to the continuity and strengthening of her productive activity in the footwear sector.