Bangladesh Micro Loan Project
Microfinance is the practice of making small
loans for the purpose of establishing or
enhancing a small, self-sustaining business.
Micro loans that target women are the
most common and the most successful in
regard to the positive effect on the family
and community. Additionally, repayment
rates are much higher for women than for
men. Studies have shown that women are
more likely to invest their earnings in the well-
being of their families and in the further
expansion of their businesses.
As their businesses grow, the community
benefits from increased availability of goods
or services as well as the creation of jobs.
Each week the women attend a training
session to learn about holistic issues
concerning health, education, and business
practices. In societies where women are
often marginalized and discriminated
against, micro loan programs serve to
elevate the status of women within their
families and their value in their communities.
Barisal District, Bangladesh
Project proposal:
Provide 2400 women with holistic training
and microloans to start or improve small
entrepreneurial businesses.
3 Year project.
Start date April 1, 2007.
Cost per person $25.
Total project cost $60,000.
Microfinance is the practice of making small
loans for the purpose of establishing or
enhancing a small, self-sustaining business.
Micro loans that target women are the
most common and the most successful in
regard to the positive effect on the family
and community. Additionally, repayment
rates are much higher for women than for
men. Studies have shown that women are
more likely to invest their earnings in the well-
being of their families and in the further
expansion of their businesses.
As their businesses grow, the community
benefits from increased availability of goods
or services as well as the creation of jobs.
Each week the women attend a training
session to learn about holistic issues
concerning health, education, and business
practices. In societies where women are
often marginalized and discriminated
against, micro loan programs serve to
elevate the status of women within their
families and their value in their communities.
Barisal District, Bangladesh
Project proposal:
Provide 2400 women with holistic training
and microloans to start or improve small
entrepreneurial businesses.
3 Year project.
Start date April 1, 2007.
Cost per person $25.
Total project cost $60,000.
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Bangladesh Micro Loan Project