Merima Smajević from Tarcin is a client of Partner MCF. Ms. Merima lives in a household with his husband Mevludin and son Amar. Neither Merima nor other family members has a permanent job. Merima’s husband is engaged in the production of joinery and his son Amar helps him.

Before taking the loan in Partner, Merima was earning revenue by sewing clothing, but in the past year she has found a new source of income in agricultural business. Merima found a market for her products in Tarcin and Hadzici, and she has her regular customers.

In May this year, Merima heard for Partner microcredit foundation and its special loan product for the production of fruits and vegetables, Agro loan. With the support of Partner's technical assistant for agriculture, she planted a raspberry at the surface of one dunum and thus expanded their production. Through Agro loan family Smajević received certified seedlings and other equipment necessary for the successful raising of raspberry plantations. By expanding production, Ms. Merima ensured to herself and her family an additional source of income and made jobs for all household members.

With the support of technical assistants for agriculture, family Smajević started the production of berries in a professional manner, fully complying with all advices received, related to production technology and protection of seedlings. Merima says that technical assistants of Partner's agronomists, means a lot to her, especially because she did not have opportunity to be engaged in similar production before.

In addition to this, education in agriculture, provided by Partner, which is free of charge, means a lot to her. The client's husband and son also stated that they are very comfortable with such a way of cooperation with Partner, because in addition to financial resources they are able to get advice and expert assistance at no cost.