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About MEDA Trust Learn about MEDA: Microfinance MEDA About Afghanistan About Nicaragua Make a Loan Choose a sector to sort loans: Retail Production Services Agriculture Or search for a loan: Search How it works What can we show you?: Funding Loans Revolving Loans Matching Managing Your Portfolio Giving Groups Transferring Funds My Portfolio What would you like to do?: Add Funds My Giving Groups Transfer Funds Update My Personal Information Recent Activity Stories Giving Groups Start a Giving Group About Microfinance Microfinance institutions are a key link to people struggling to escape the grip of poverty. These institutions function as banks for these resilient women and men, providing small loans that can make a big difference. More than 100 million people around the world today use microfinance services.	Matching
	Your gifts multiply in impact when you give to a matched-gift challenge! We are excited about the many individuals and organizations who share our dedication to helping the working poor around the world. From time to time some of our supporters offer matched-gift challenges to the MEDA Trust community. They will match each dollar you donate – increasing the reach and impact of your gifts! This is an incredible opportunity for your gifts to go even further! When a matched-gift challenge is in place, you will automatically see additional funds added to your portfolio each time you make a donation. These matched funds enable you to finance additional loans. Here are the gift matches we currently have available: Afghanistan Challenge CIDA The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) has launched a campaign called the Afghanistan Challenge. Through this initiative, CIDA has generously offered to match all funds donated through the MEDA Trust web site in support of women entrepreneurs in Afghanistan!	Who is CIDA? The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is a division of the Canadian government, supporting sustainable development, reducing poverty and providing humanitarian assistance in order to promote a more secure, equitable and prosperous world. Share MEDA Trust with your friends and family. Invite others to the MEDA Trust site today!