Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia

by Power of Love Foundation
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Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia
Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia

Project Report | Sep 22, 2024
Entrepreneurial Skills Training Provided to 500 Women

By Alka Subramanian | Director

A business that sells baby clothes and plasticware
A business that sells baby clothes and plasticware

Power of Love's micro loans program is committed to improving the lives of women living in resource poor communities. This program trains women in entrepreneurial skills to help them run their own small businesses, and provides multiple loans with no collateral, continuous mentoring, group meetings to help them negotiate structural barriers at home, and guidance to prevent health issues unique to women. For every woman who is supported, there is a multiplier effect in the number of children and family members whose lives change significantly.

This year, 500 women have received business training. An additional 200 women will receive training by November, bringing the total to 700 women. The women, natural entrepreneurs and rapid learners, start and run successful businesses after completion of business training. They receive ongoing support, mentoring and monitoring for the time they are enrolled (about two years) in the program. After two years, most women continue to run profitable businesses and many become mentors for new loan recipients.  

One such first time entrepreneur is Bridget. In her words, “we used to wake up every day looking for jobs, like washing people’s clothes. Sometimes my children ate only once a day. It’s not easy to see your children hungry, and you have nothing to offer as a parent.” After completing business training, she received her first loan to start a business. She started selling baby clothes and plastic home goods. At this time, Bridget is doing well and is on track with repayments. She will receive a total of three loans before she graduates and her plan is to save more and expand her business. Bridget says, “my dream is to one day to wake up and find my children have completed school and are living in better communities,” This is the reason I ensure that they go to school every day. I do not want them to live like us. I am working hard so that I can manage to pay back the loan well and receive another one."

A small investment in the provision of business training and loans goes a long way in growing entrepreneurs and leaders. These new leaders strengthen their communities and never fail to inspire us. Please help us continue to increase skill levels in the community. As always, 100% of your donations go towards programs and no part is used for overheads.  

Thank you for giving women an opportunity to learn business skills and run successful businesses.

Bedsheets and used shoes are available here
Bedsheets and used shoes are available here
Business training in progress
Business training in progress
Business training in session
Business training in session

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Power of Love Foundation

Location: San Diego, CA - USA
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Twitter: @Power of Love Foundation
Project Leader:
Alka Subramanian
Founder/Director
San Diego , CA United States
$34,044 raised of $50,000 goal
 
371 donations
$15,956 to go
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