Written by Lynn Van Den Broeck on 30 January 2024
After arriving in Tonga by sailboat, Lynn joined SPBD Tonga for a day to meet some local entrepreneurs. She documented the stories of four women who received a micro-loan for their businesses.
A new investment opportunity located in the vibrant landscape of Tajikistan is finally on Lendahand platform. Check how the microfinance institution Furuz has changing many lives and making social impact.
It's the season to celebrate, and and we invite you on a worldwide adventure exploring Christmas traditions. Explore how entrepreneurs you've supported commemorate the holiday in different corners of the world.
Did you know that MFIs play a key role in Uzbekistan? Thanks to Renesans, many entrepreneurs are improving their lifestyle and expanding their businesses through transformative solutions that overcome the obstacles posed by lack of access to banking services.
Here I am with part two of my travel report from our due diligence trip to Mongolia, sharing everything I got to learn about microfinance institution GSB Capital. A story worth telling.
Embark on a compelling narrative journey into the realm of Microfinance in Africa, guided by our writer hailing from the heart of Kenya, Charity. In this article she unveils the vital significance of Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) within the continent's landscape.
Ever thought about making a positive impact in Central Asia? Despite the region's persistent challenges, it holds immense potential to address both economic and social hurdles.
Join our Kenyan writer Charity, as she takes us through her typical day in Nairobi. Charity introduces us to the small entrepreneurs she regularly visits. However, this time, she goes beyond experiencing their services. Charity asks them about their experiences as entrepreneurs - uncovering their challenges, and successes, and exploring their financing needs and possibilities.
Imagine the serene islands of the South Pacific. Now, you wouldn’t immediately think of developing a business there, but local entrepreneurs do exist on the remote islands of Tonga and Samoa! Let’s discover how the Microfinance Institutions network of SPBD makes opportunities bloom for local entrepreneurs.
The Ecuadorian NGO Espoir has been providing microcredit loans across 6 different provinces of the country since 1992. They aim to fight poverty in Ecuador by offering microloans, business education, and health services to low-income microentrepreneurs.
Ever had the desire to visit the entrepreneurs you invest in? So did our colleague Jorge! He had the opportunity to visit microfinance institution InvesCore during a trip to Mongolia with our Investments Team.
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