Iresha

Iresha is a 34-year-old mother on a mission to rewrite her family’s future. A former factory worker, Iresha embarked on an entrepreneurial journey out of a desire for financial independence and a better life for her husband and three children. She took a bold step by taking a loan of 50,000 rupees (approximately USD 160) from the Padukka Sejaya branch in Sri Lanka to start her dream sewing business. With that loan, Iresha bought a sewing machine and started the sewing business.
Through the Paseo program, Iresha has not only found success but has overcome life’s challenges and discovered limitless possibilities and opportunities.

Lasanthika

I am Lasanthika, a 34-year-old dedicated entrepreneur from Colombo road, Galagedara. With my husband is carpenter, I took a bold step in my tailoring business by securing a Rs. 150,000 (USD 480) loan from the Pasio program. This funding enabled me to purchase new sewing machines and fabric, focusing my efforts on creating kids cloths. Collaborating with my neighbor, we not only enhanced our business but also created job opportunities for others.
Pasio have been pivotal to the growth of my business and my personal development, helping me navigate the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship.

Chathurika

Chathurika, a mother of three children, works as a cleaner in a school. She is 35 years old and lives in Angampitiya village of Padukka town in Colombo district sri Lanka. Chathurika was very worried about the insufficient income of the household due to the economic situation in the country. Thinking that she should do something besides work, Chathurika took a loan (25,000 rupees (approximately USD 80) from Sejaya Micro credit-Sri Lanka and started a cloth business.
So far, she has managed to earn Rs 30,000 (USD 95) per month from her business. specially she says that the Pasio App and the community that introduced through Sejaya helped her to succeed in her business.

Nethra

I am Nethra, 32-years-old and I lives in Arukwaththa village of Padukka town in Colombo district sri Lanka, I am a mother of one child. I got a loan of 120000 rupees (USD 384) from Sejaya Micro Credit Padukka for my husband’s three wheel cushion business. We Promoted our business through the pasio community. From that we got new opportunities and increased income.
I took a Divisahana loan through Pasio app. And it is very convenient for us to be able to easily see the amount we have to pay in advance and the installments we have paid through the Pasio App.