Economic Growth Sierra Leone Project #2492

Workforce Empowerment in Sierra Leone

by Develop Africa, Inc.

Project Report | Nov 26, 2023
Mariatu's Business is Growing Thanks to a Microfinance Loan

By Amy Baty-Herbert | Project Leader

Mariatu

Your generous support helps provide microfinance loans, which empower small businesses like Mariatu's. The goal of interest-free microfinance loans is to provide parents/guardians with the ability to support their families. Mariatu sells fries/snacks and candies at a primary school in her community. Through her business, she can support her kids, and two of her kids are part of the sponsorship program.

Mariatu expresses her gratitude in this video saying-

I want to say thank you to Develop Africa for the microfinance loan they have given me, it is helping me a lot in taking care of my children and providing their lunch. I also want to tell the donors thank you because the money is helping me grow my business. I tell Develop Africa, thank you because they helped greatly in my life and in my children's lives.

Your support is helping individuals like Mariatu, provide a better life for their families. If you haven't had the chance to sign up for a recurring donation yet, we warmly welcome your ongoing support for small businesses.

Did you know that GlobalGiving will match new recurring donations up to $200 USD at 100%?*

Giving Tuesday is on Nov 28th. With $1.2 MILLION USD in bonus funding available from GlobalGiving, there’s never been a better time to give. Tell your family and friends: Empower Small businesses in Sierra Leone at http://goto.gg/2492 #MoveAMillion

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at GlobalGiving@developafrica.org.

With great appreciation,

Amy & The Develop Africa Team

*Donations up to $200 USD per unique donor per project from donors setting up a new monthly donation will be matched one-time at 100% after four total payments.

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