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An outfit often says more than you think. Ainagul knows that better than anyone. At her clothing store in Kyrgyzstan, you can shop to your heart’s content. Will you help improve access to finance for entrepreneurs like Ainagul?

The project
Ainagul runs a clothing store in Kyrgyzstan, where she sells women’s clothing that she sources from Türkiye. She carefully selects her collections, taking into account her customers’ preferences and seasonal demand.
Thanks to a loan from microfinance institution Bailyk, Ainagul has been able to grow her business. She used her first loan to expand her winter collection. Later, she took out a second loan to purchase more clothing and replenish her stock. This financing allows her to keep refreshing her collection and respond to customer demand.
Access to finance is not always easy for female entrepreneurs in Kyrgyzstan. Traditional banks often require collateral, such as land or other assets. In practice, these assets are not always registered in women’s names, making it more difficult for them to obtain a loan.
Bailyk provides microfinance to entrepreneurs across Kyrgyzstan, particularly in areas where access to finance is limited. This gives female entrepreneurs like Ainagul the opportunity to further develop their businesses.
Will you help improve access to finance for entrepreneurs like Ainagul?
Your investment
- Annual interest rate: 6%
- Maturity: 24 months, you will receive a repayment every six months including the interest
- With an investment of €1,000, the expected total repayment is €1,075
- Currency: Dollar. Please note that although you invest in euros, the loan is in dollars, so there is a risk of exchange rate fluctuations between dollars and euros. Visit our page on exchange rate risks for more information.
Bailyk
Impact
Bailyk Finance is a women-led microfinance institution dedicated to strengthening the position of women in Kyrgyzstan. By providing financial literacy training, entrepreneurial support, and working capital, Bailyk helps female entrepreneurs, who make up 59% of its clients, grow their businesses, support their families, and drive economic stability.
In a country where 32% of the population (about 2 million people) lives on less than €1.60 per day, access to finance is a powerful tool against poverty. It fosters entrepreneurship, creates jobs, reduces emigration, and improves living conditions.
With 51 branches across Kyrgyzstan, Bailyk also serves low-income individuals without access to traditional banks, ensuring economic opportunities reach even the most remote areas.
Related blog posts
- Read the introduction of Bailyk as a new investment opportunity here.
- Learn more about Kyrgyzstan as an emerging market here.
- Want to learn more about how financial inclusion can help entrepreneurship thrive? Read here.
- Wondering which other microfinance institutions we have in our portfolio? Check them out here.
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