Kelin
A loan of $1,600 helps to purchase a motorcycle that allows her to include home delivery services in her grocery store.
Kelin's story
Kelin is a young shopkeeper from Tuquerres, Nariño, with five years of experience. She runs a neighborhood store offering a variety of household products, from food to cleaning supplies and utensils. Her business receives visits from more than 35 neighbors in the community, who rely on her for the variety and quality of the products she offers, allowing her to maintain a steady flow of sales and strengthen her local reputation.
Kelin lives with her husband in her parents’ house, where both actively participate in managing the store and household tasks, maintaining a balance between family life and business activity.
A loan of COP $5,897,181 allows Kelin to purchase a motorcycle. This investment improves her mobility, facilitates product replenishment in her store, and optimizes customer service, strengthening the business’s operations.
Motorcycles in Colombia are an essential tool for microentrepreneurs due to limited public transportation and the high cost of cars.