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Mery lives in Vereda Tutachag Alto, which is in the municipality of Tuquerres, Department of Nariño, southwestern Colombia. She is 47 years old, in a common-law relationship, and has two daughters (ages 19 and 21) who are students. Her husband is a taxi driver. Mery raises farm animals including guinea pigs, chickens, pigs, rabbits, and dairy cows.
Mery has 25 years of experience with raising animals. She learned this trade from her parents and grandparents since they had worked in this trade their entire lives.
Mery is requesting a loan in the amount of 3,165,301 COP so that she can buy animals for fattening and supplies, which will help increase her productivity. She expects to earn more income from raising and selling these animals.
Mery dreams of increasing the productivity of her business, providing a better quality of life for her family, and supporting her daughters as they finish their studies.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ronan Reodica. View original language description.
