ECLEKTICA jewelry association from Pasto

In the framework of the challenge of LittleBigMoney in Global Giving, where Eclektica took part, around USD 4.500.000.- were raised. In this way, LittleBigMoney achieved the challenge´s main purpose: contribute to the development of small businesses with social impact.

The challenge has now been closed. Among the main results achieved we can mention:

• The  “Association of guinea pigs breeders of Chirpued”, which  managed to raise 180% of the amount requested to reinforce their business:  around USD 2.700.- instead of the USD 1.500.- initially requested. With the money raised the association  will be able not only to change the roof of the shed, but also make other improvements to it. This will enable them to increase production, thus improving the incomes of the 55 families involved in the project. 
• ERCO Energia S.A.S. were able to raise 1.700USD (113% of the amount requested). They recently received the money and started developing a prototype of a rural electrification system capable of generating electricity from solar energy. In around three months they will start testing it with families of a municipality of Chocó, one of the poorest regions of Colombia.