Unlocking Potential.
Fuelling Dreams.
Millions of women trapped in poverty are waiting for the chance to build better futures for themselves and their families. This International Women’s Day, your gift can unlock potential and fuel dreams for a woman like Madeline and her family.
This Mother's Day, your gift to help a women entrepreneur will be doubled, up to $10,000!
Empowering women entrepreneurs with resilience and opportunity.
Across the globe, nearly 700 million people are trapped in the grinding, dehumanizing cycle of extreme poverty. Women and girls make up more than half of those facing poverty—held back by barriers to financial resources, education, and opportunity. But their potential is limitless when given the chance to rise.
When equipped with microfinance, training, and support, women entrepreneurs don’t just survive—they thrive, lifting their families and communities with them.
Now, more than ever, it is critical to invest in resilience, dignity, and opportunity.
Providing pathways out of poverty.
Savings Groups
These community-led groups provide women with a place to save, borrow, and build financial confidence. With each deposit, women gain more control over their futures, enabling them to invest in their businesses, cover emergencies, and support their families. By fostering resilience, Savings Groups provide a lasting pathway out of poverty.
Microfinance
A small loan can mean the difference between surviving and thriving. We provide women with microloans to start or expand businesses, generate income, and create jobs in their communities. These loans—paired with training and support—equip women with the tools to build sustainable livelihoods and break the cycle of poverty for generations to come.
Women Farmer Empowerment
Women account for 40% of the agricultural workforce—but often lack access to the resources they need to grow their businesses. We empower women farmers with loans, training, and tools to improve yields, increase market access, and build climate resilience. By investing in women farmers, we help increase food security, foster economic stability, and build thriving rural communities.
Savings Groups
These community-led groups provide women with a place to save, borrow, and build financial confidence. With each deposit, women gain more control over their futures, enabling them to invest in their businesses, cover emergencies, and support their families. By fostering resilience, Savings Groups provide a lasting pathway out of poverty.
Microfinance
A small loan can mean the difference between surviving and thriving. We provide women with microloans to start or expand businesses, generate income, and create jobs in their communities. These loans—paired with training and support—equip women with the tools to build sustainable livelihoods and break the cycle of poverty for generations to come.
Women Farmer Empowerment
Women account for 40% of the agricultural workforce—but often lack access to the resources they need to grow their businesses. We empower women farmers with loans, training, and tools to improve yields, increase market access, and build climate resilience. By investing in women farmers, we help increase food security, foster economic stability, and build thriving rural communities.
Madeline's journey to resilience.
Madeline’s journey to empowerment began with her mother, Bélgica, who faced extreme poverty in the Dominican Republic. With ten children and few resources, Bélgica struggled daily until she joined a women’s savings group. Learning financial skills, she took a small loan to start selling household goods, gradually growing her business and breaking free from poverty.
Inspired by her mother, Madeline followed suit. She started small, selling just three fans, then took a $230 loan to expand. With perseverance, she and Bélgica built a thriving business, securing their family’s future and proving the power of opportunity.
Now, Madeline is focused on her daughters. “I want them to continue this legacy,” she says. Her story shows that when women are empowered, they transform not just their own lives but entire generations.
Will you help transform another woman's life today?
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