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. |
Elia Rose's Story |
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Elia Rose is known as the Tortilla Lady.She rises each day at 5:00am to make tortillas for people in her neighborhood. She got a loan to buy larger amounts of corn outside of the city at cheaper prices and her business has grown. She now makes 200 tortillas a day and the future is looking up.
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