Lendahand Blog

Updates

In June 2022, Babyloan, the French solidarity lending platform, joined the ranks of Lendahand. At first glance, the concept may seem different, but the mission and the means used to achieve it are ultimately identical. In this article, we will highlight the common points between Babyloan and Lendahand, and explain why you should consider adopting the Lendahand platform to continue supporting high-impact projects that matter to you.

Updates

Lima Coffee is now available on Lendahand. The Peruvian association of coffee producers was established in 2016 with the aim of promoting sustainable, high-quality coffee and improving the quality of life for coffee farmers and their families.

UpdatesWritten by Lynn Hamerlinck on 5 June 2023

Never heard of Timor-Leste before? Here are some keywords to paint the picture for you: Southeast Asian island, dense forests, unspoiled beaches, and a rich coral reef ecosystem. In other words - yes - you are now able to invest in entrepreneurs who are living in a paradise-like environment.

ImpactWritten by Charity Nyawira on 17 May 2023

Writer Charity used to suffer from a constantly agonizing sore throat. “I discovered an unexpected connection between smoky kitchens and my sore throat.” Dive into her captivating story that unveils how solar solutions are empowering women, reducing the gender gap, and revolutionizing poor households.

UpdatesWritten by Lynn Hamerlinck on 17 April 2023

A new exciting investment opportunity is available for crowdfunding on Lendahand. Kenya Women Microfinance Bank (KWFT) is a microfinance institution that aims to reach unbankable women in society, giving them an opportunity to gain financial access that they were previously unable to achieve.

Updates

PlusPlus was launched in 2020 by development organizations Solidaridad and Cordaid, crowdfunding platform Lendahand and impact investor Truvalu. With a focus on agriculture, interest-free loans and small-scale projects, PlusPlus differentiates itself from Lendahand. But there are also similarities between the two, which offer opportunities for the future. Therefore, it has now been decided to move forward together: PlusPlus will become part of Lendahand.

ImpactWritten by Charity Nyawira on 11 April 2023

For half a decade, Charity lived and worked in a village in Western Kenya. Even if she enjoyed many aspects of, village life, she remembers how most people, mostly women, hassled to get basic needs like water, food, and cooking fuel.

UpdatesWritten by Lynn Hamerlinck on 27 March 2023

We're thrilled to welcome our newest borrower OXUS in Tajikistan. Adding a second microfinance from the country will enhance even more prosperity and change for Tajik SME entrepreneurs across the nation.

Impact

As in many other emerging countries, one of the biggest challenges for female entrepreneurs is the lack of access to finance. And this is where our local borrower U&I Microfinance comes in.

UpdatesWritten by Lynn Hamerlinck on 1 March 2023

HUMO is a leading player in the microfinance sector in the smallest country in Central Asia. Their goal is to have a positive impact on the mostly rural communities in sparsely populated Tajikistan.