Quiet and steady, one public accountant tries every approach in the book to guarantee his family’s financial stability. Since arriving in Colombia in 2020, Marco has held several jobs
A baker and businessman hopes for access to affordable credit. Rosy is extremely capable; she financed her own migration to Colombia, managed childcare responsibilities for three children, and recovered from
One Venezuelan woman’s steady restaurant income gives her partner the freedom to weigh options and turn down risky jobs. Nesly and Ana met two years ago through a mutual
Dreams are just out of reach for a family working to recover from financial struggles. Since moving from Venezuela to Colombia, Anita and her family have faced a series of
A baker and businessman hopes for access to affordable credit. Nelmar started selling cakes as a means of financing his journey from Venezuela to Colombia. Short on funds, he forged
An active member in her community, Carolina makes a home in Colombia. In 2018, food scarcity amidst Venezuela’s economic crisis impelled Carolina to travel to Colombia. Leaving her two
A couple looks for opportunities and waits for some good news. Felicia moved to Colombia in 2018 after graduating high school in Venezuela. Her partner, Daniel, had made the same
Light at the end of the tunnel seems elusive for a blended family struggling to stretch their income. Emilia and her adult daughter, Anabel, each have two young children. As
Venezuelan parents utilize savings groups and balance multiple jobs in order to create opportunities for their children. Astrid and her husband Carlos left Venezuela after learning that Astrid was pregnant
A Venezuelan woman uses her close-knit family to manage finances in Colombia. As the oldest of ten siblings, Ariely’s life has always revolved around her family. It came as
Selling sweets and benefiting from gifts from good Samaritans assists Diana on her journey. Diana expected to have a stable job lined up when she arrived in Medellín, Colombia in
“The Phrase ‘Where One Eats, We All Eat’ is Dead” Coping with daily scarcity and the predatory interest rates of loan sharks, saving is impossible for a family trying to
