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Tajikistan / Personal Medical Expenses

A loan of $550 helps to pay for his father’s treatment at the medical clinic so he can recover and return to a healthy li...

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Gulraftor

Tajikistan / Higher education costs

Gulraftor

$350 to go

A loan of $625 helps to pay for her younger sister's studies. Expand to learn more

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Alvaro Javier

Nicaragua / Food Stall

Alvaro Javier

$250 to go

A loan of $550 helps to buy rice, beans, vegetables, beef and chicken for his eatery, and thre... Expand to learn more

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Mariama

Sierra Leone / Food Market

Mariama

$100 to go

A loan of $200 helps to purchase rice, fish, oil, pepper and other assorted items to increase ... Expand to learn more

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Paula Argentina

Nicaragua / Sewing

Paula Argentina

$100 to go

A loan of $300 helps to buy a sewing machine, fabric, needles and thread. Expand to learn more

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Yessenia Del Carmen

Nicaragua / Clothing

Yessenia Del Carmen

$275 to go

A loan of $500 helps to purchase pants, shirts, camisoles, socks, and underwear for ladies and... Expand to learn more

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Lisseth Del Carmen

Nicaragua / Used Clothing

Lisseth Del Carmen

$250 to go

A loan of $450 helps to buy three bundles of used clothing. Expand to learn more

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Khujabek

Tajikistan / Higher education costs

Khujabek

$175 to go

A loan of $450 helps to pay for his nephew’s tuition at the Bokhtar Medical College so he can ... Expand to learn more

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Onike

Sierra Leone / Food Market

Onike

$75 to go

A loan of $150 helps to purchase food stuffs, drinks and other assorted items to increase her ... Expand to learn more

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Haya

Palestine / Higher education costs

Haya

$1,275 to go

A loan of $3,400 helps to pay her educational fees to the university. Expand to learn more

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Maria De Los Angeles

Nicaragua / Clothing Sales

Maria De Los Angeles

$150 to go

A loan of $300 helps to buy women's and children's shoes, blouses, necklaces and earrings to s... Expand to learn more

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Yoselynne Karenia

Nicaragua / Beauty Salon

Yoselynne Karenia

$575 to go

A loan of $775 helps to buy keratins, nail acrylics, and a spa chair. Expand to learn more

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Tenika

United States / Construction

Tenika

$6,500 to go

A loan of $9,000 helps a single mom grow her Lady Carpenter business with tool storage and hirin... Expand to learn more

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Meri

Georgia / Higher education costs

Meri

$750 to go

A loan of $1,000 helps to make her 3rd year tuition payment at the university. Expand to learn more

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Peres' Group

Kenya / Farming

Peres' Group

$175 to go

A loan of $300 helps a member to purchase hybrid seeds and fertilizer to improve harvests of maize. Expand to learn more

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Meiby Johanna

Nicaragua / Grocery Store

Meiby Johanna

$425 to go

A loan of $550 helps her to buy vegetables, rice, beans, sugar, oil, sweets, cheese, eggs and ... Expand to learn more

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Zaynabbibi

Tajikistan / Livestock

Zaynabbibi

$375 to go

A loan of $725 helps to increase her livestock headcount and advance her business. Expand to learn more

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Tolibjon

Tajikistan / Higher education costs

Tolibjon

$450 to go

A loan of $950 helps contribute toward his son's tuition, giving him the possibility to contin... Expand to learn more

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Leonard's Group

Kenya / Farming

Leonard's Group

$175 to go

A loan of $225 helps a member to purchase hybrid seeds and fertilizer for the cultivation of maize. Expand to learn more

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Erkinali

Tajikistan / Personal Medical Expenses

Erkinali

$350 to go

A loan of $450 helps to pay for his wife’s treatment so that she can get proper treatment and ... Expand to learn more

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Isatu

Sierra Leone / Retail

Isatu

$125 to go

A loan of $150 helps to purchase more clothes, local foodstuffs, and other assorted items to i... Expand to learn more

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Loans to women ›

Women around the world have less access to fair credit—while 46% of men have access to formal financial services, only 27% women do. Support women starting businesses, going to school, leading their communities and building strong families.

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Esfuerzo Femenino Flor De Azucena Group

Guatemala / Retail

Esfuerzo Femenino Flor De Azucena Group

$2,000 to go

A loan of $5,325 helps a member to buy and sell laurel burch. Expand to learn more

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San Luis Group

Paraguay / Food Production/Sales

San Luis Group

$2,975 to go

A loan of $3,375 helps a member to purchase corn starch, cheese, eggs, butter, salt and other ingredients... Expand to learn more

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Las Carmelitas Group

Paraguay / Beverages

Las Carmelitas Group

$3,450 to go

A loan of $3,825 helps a member to purchase a variety of beverages for resale. Expand to learn more

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Haya

Palestine / Higher education costs

Haya

$1,275 to go

A loan of $3,400 helps to pay her educational fees to the university. Expand to learn more

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Kuña Guapa Toleda Group

Paraguay / General Store

Kuña Guapa Toleda Group

$3,500 to go

A loan of $3,700 helps a member to purchase dairy products, baked goods, vegetables, fruit, meat and othe... Expand to learn more

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Gulraftor

Tajikistan / Higher education costs

Gulraftor

$350 to go

A loan of $625 helps to pay for her younger sister's studies. Expand to learn more

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Carmen

Paraguay / Higher education costs

Carmen

$4,425 to go

A loan of $4,825 helps to pay for specialization. Expand to learn more

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Tenika

United States / Construction

Tenika

$6,500 to go

A loan of $9,000 helps a single mom grow her Lady Carpenter business with tool storage and hirin... Expand to learn more

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Daisy

United States / Services

Daisy

$10,200 to go

A loan of $15,000 helps will scale up production by moving into a brick & mortar. Expand to learn more

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Maria Ines

Paraguay / Higher education costs

Maria Ines

$375 to go

A loan of $1,675 helps to pay her university fees toward a degree in Nursing. Expand to learn more

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Thanh

Vietnam / Personal Housing Expenses

Thanh

$1,025 to go

A loan of $1,300 helps to build a toilet for her family. Expand to learn more

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Covid-19 ›

People across the world are economically impacted by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. Funding these loans will provide a financial safety net during an uncertain time, in addition to leading borrowers on a path to recovery.

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