More Than Money

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Learn how innovation is helping people support family and friends across borders with greater confidence, flexibility, and choice.

Learn how innovation is helping people support family and friends across borders with greater confidence, flexibility, and choice.

Food has a remarkable ability to connect us to our heritage. For Sandra Salcedo, who moved from Colombia to Madrid eight years ago, that connection is folded into every pastry she sells at her bakery—a place where people can come together to share memories, stories, and of course, a taste of home.

But food isn’t the only way Sandra maintains her connection with Colombia. Thousands of miles away, her uncle Byron relies on the money his niece sends home every month. For Byron, who is unable to work due to illness, Sandra’s contributions help pay for everyday essentials, while providing greater stability for tomorrow.

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