Microfinance in Africa
Families without collateral cannot borrow from banks. Savings groups and small, fair loans let them buy stock, seed or tools and grow their income.
Loans are repaid and lent again, so each gift helps several families over time.
Donate nowCauses you can give to
Economic developmentMicrofinance
Small loans and savings groups for people banks won't lend to.
$50 lockboxes and record books for two savings groups.
Target$49,261
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Women's empowermentSmall business grants for women
Grants and coaching for women starting a business.
$50 business and bookkeeping training for one woman.
Target$87,606
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Economic developmentEntrepreneurship training
Business bootcamps and mentoring for young entrepreneurs.
$90 bootcamp seats for two young entrepreneurs.
Target$38,962
DonateGuides and stories
- How to Donate to Africa from the USA: Every Way to Give, and Where Your Money GoesA practical guide to donate to Africa from anywhere in the United States. Choose a cause, give tax-deductibly to a 501(c)(3), and see exactly what your gift does.
- Sponsor a Family in Africa: How Family Sponsorship Works and What Your Monthly Gift ProvidesWant to sponsor a family in Africa? See how family sponsorship works through a 501(c)(3), what $50 a month provides, and how to fund food, school, water and income.
- Small Business Grants for Women in Africa: How Microfinance, Savings and Training Build Lasting IncomeFund small business grants for women in Africa through a 501(c)(3). See how grants, microfinance, savings groups and training create income that lasts, and what each gift buys.
- Support Farmers in Africa: Fund Seed, Irrigation, Grain Storage and Farmer TrainingHow to support farmers in Africa through a 501(c)(3): improved seed, irrigation, grain silos, drought-resilient farming and farmer cooperatives. See what each gift buys.
Questions about microfinance in africa
How does microfinance help families in Africa?
Families borrow to start or grow a business, repay the loan, and the money is lent to the next family.
How do I donate to microfinance?
Choose Microfinance and give online. You can give online in US dollars by card, M-Pesa or cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT and 100+ coins), and you get an email receipt straight away.