A loan helped to buy raw materials to make hammocks, such as silk and poly silk thread and hammock handles.


Candida's story

Candida is applying for a new loan because she needs work capital to strengthen her business. She will invest in the purchase of raw materials to make hammocks, such as silk and poly silk thread and hammock handles.

Candida says that thanks to her prior loan she has been able to improve her production of hammocks. After the investment her sales and income increased. As of now no changes in her family structure have occurred.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Laurie Hiller.


This loan is special because:

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



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