Written by Charity Nyawira on 22 November 2023
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.
The recent partnership between social impact companies Agents for Impact and Lendahand allows an expansion of our impact investment portfolio.
In Uzbekistan, microfinance institution Vodiy bridges the gap and provides much-needed financial support to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with limited access to traditional banking services.
Microfinance institution Fortune Credit focuses on empowering Kenyans with financing to foster economic growth and promoting sustainability by offering clean cooking solutions to rural households.
While Africa's current energy mix is currently dominated by fossil fuels at 79% and hydropower at 16%, energy company BP predicts that around 30% of Africa’s energy production will be from solar power by 2050. Here are 9 top trends that give hope for a bright solar future in Africa.
Lendahand is proud to announce we have succeeded in renewing our certification as a B Corp company. B Corp companies stand for Doing Business for Good and prioritize people and the planet over economic profit.
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