A loan helped to buy breeding sows, boars, potatoes, balanced feed, whey, and veterinary supplies.


Mercedes Judith's story

Mercedes is a 52-year-old Colombian woman who lives alone in a rented house since she does not have a home of her own. She is of good character, which has enabled her to find work as a household domestic. Mercedes have been working for the same family for many years.

In addition, she supports herself by raising pigs because she wants to have financial stability so that she can have access to purchasing a home. In order to continue her business, Mercedes is requesting a loan to buy breeding sows, boars, potatoes, balanced feed, whey, and veterinary supplies. This will improve her work of raising pigs so that she can generate the income she needs to make her dream of owning a home a reality. This will provide a place where she can set down roots.

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Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ronan Reodica.


This loan is special because:

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



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