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Unleash
Entrepreneurship
Lift communities out of poverty, one business at a time
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Unleash
Entrepreneurship
Lift communities out of poverty, one business at a time
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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. |
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 Microfinance loans empower people to lift themselves, their families, and their communities out of poverty by funding small businesses that meet the needs of the community.The women and men who receive microfinance loans gain more than a business - they gain the opportunity and resources to start a new life. The stories featured below are real people whose lives have been transformed by a MEDA Trust loan. Read on to experience the difference a small loan can make in the lives of impoverished families and communities around the world. Feature Stories
Nazia's Story
Nazia has battled the desperation of poverty since she was a child. After marrying Farshad, and having two young children, the hardships only grew worse. She tells us the story of her life in her own words...
Xiomara de Jesús Ortiz's Story
For a year now Xiomara has been a microfinance client. By working with MiCrédito, Xiomara has been able to secure small loans to help her build up her stock and increase her sales.
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