Economic Development

Bring hope through sustainable solutions

FUND A MICRO-LOAN

We believe micro-loans are a sustainable way to alleviate poverty, and we help sponsors and donors make a difference in the lives of families who struggle to live on less than $2 a day.

Through Asha Partners' micro-finance program, thousands of families are now coming out of poverty — with dignity – as they start or develop a business through the help of a micro-loan. Once the small loan (that buys a goat, cow, or sewing machine, etc.) is repaid, the funds are then given as a loan to the next entrepreneur. The money is continually recycled, like a gift that keeps on giving.

We’ve distributed thousands of micro-loans to entrepreneurs who are eager to work hard in order to improve their lives and provide for their families. Over 90% of these loans go to women.

When a loan is repaid, the funds are given to the next person and then the next. Your original investment is multiplied several times over, eventually transforming entire communities.

How Micro-loans Work

When you donate through Asha Partners, your one-time gift is issued to a hard-working family living in extreme poverty.
After the loan gets repaid, it is immediately reissued to another qualified applicant, so your one-time donation continues to give indefinitely.

What types of projects are micro-loans used for?

Village artisans

Basket weaving, looms, spinning wheels and other handcrafts.

HELP A VILLAGE ARTISAN

Village farmers

Cultivating land and crops such as rice, corn or vegetables.

HELP A VILLAGE FARMER

Animal micro-loans

Rising goats, cows, chickens and other livestock.

FIND AN ANIMAL MICRO-LOAN

Grocery store owners

Small business loans for village grocery store owners.

FUND A SMALL BUSINESS LOAN
FUND A MICRO-LOAN

“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will
reward them for what they have done.”

PROVERBS 19:17

LIVES CHANGED

Sheuli’s story

Sheuli started a poultry business with her micro-loan, and now she owns over 1,100 chickens that produce more than 800 eggs per day! She also helped her village to come out of poverty.

Eight years ago, Sheuli and her new husband were struggling to put enough food on the table. She dreamed of running a poultry business, but without collateral, she was unable to get a loan from a traditional bank.

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