A charity providing the tools/skills to support the poorest women in sub-Saharan Africa to build businesses & work their own way out of poverty.

UK, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Joined March 2009
Today, Alifonsina runs a thriving maize mill, employs eight people and has helped three children go to university. It all started with a £13 loan. A gift in your Will could help create more stories like hers for generations to come. Visit: zurl.co/ZfK8X #GiftsInWills
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For many of the women we support, running a business is a route towards greater financial independence. But the benefits of increased income don't stop with the business itself. Find out more about how we measure success: zurl.co/NAVDC #PositiveOutcomes
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As well as providing for your family and friends, your Will can also help support charitable organisations, ensuring you leave behind a truly positive legacy for years to come. To learn more, please visit: zurl.co/tE5Ov #LegacyGiving #MakeAWill #YourLegacyHerFuture
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By leaving a gift to us in your Will, you’ll help us support women across the poorest parts of Africa to start sustainable businesses, create more opportunities for their families, and transform their communities for the better. For info more, visit: zurl.co/7J5xA
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As the microfinance sector continues to evolve, so too should the way we think about and measure impact. Find out how we measure success here: zurl.co/s09Xl #MeasuringImpact #WhatSuccessLooksLike #FinancialInclusion #EconomicEmpowerment
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Shila has worked hard to build a stable, resilient shoe business which now helps her support her family. For more stories like this, please visit the Success Stories page of our website. #ClimateResilience #SmallBusiness #FemaleEntrepreneurs #FinancialSecurity #AccessToCapital
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As Social Performance Manager at MicroLoan Foundation Zambia, Whitney plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the organisation’s commitment to women entrepreneurs is embedded in the design, delivery and continuous improvement of its services. #LongtermChange #ResponsibleFinance
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We’re pleased to announce that MicroLoan Foundation Malawi’s is partnering with the Halcrow Foundation to help us grow our satellite operation in Nkhata Bay into a full branch, reaching more women with responsible finance, business training and ongoing support.
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MicroLoan Foundation helped Lwisa and other smallholders to pick themselves back up again after a severe drought, allowing them to delay their repayments and buy new seeds and fertiliser. #Drought #ClimateChange #Support #SmallBusinessSuccess
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We partnered with #GMCC2026, to challenge students to think about the future of MicroLoan Foundation and how we can grow our impact. @UQ_News, @CollegeKamala, University of Melbourne, @hinducollege thank you for bringing your best ideas to the table.
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Kate is passionate about helping MicroLoan Foundation Malawi turn client voices and evidence into action, strengthening accountability, responsible finance and the organisation's commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs. #SocialPerformance #MeasuringImpact #ResponsibleFinance
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Unlike many financial institutions, we don't require collateral, previous business experience or savings. Our Loan & Training Officers travel by bike and motorbike to reach isolated communities, ensuring women aren't excluded simply because of where they live. #BeyondTheLoan
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With support from MicroLoan Foundation, Lunati has diversified her agricultural business and seen her profits double. Now she can afford to feed her family three times a day, pay for her children’s school fees and provide care for her parents. #EthicalMicrofinance
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Mateo Zanetic leads MicroLoan Foundation’s work across Southern Africa, driving growth, financial inclusion and lasting impact for women entrepreneurs. #StaffSpotlight #MicroLoanSouthAfrica #ResponsibleFinance #OperationalLeadership #SustainableDevelopment
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Lasting change takes more than just a loan. It happens when you combine financial access with knowledge, support, mentoring and community. See how we support our clients beyond the loan, here: zurl.co/1AtzV Photo: Peter Caton #BeyondTheLoan #MicrofinanceSuccess
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With a small loan, business training and the drive to succeed, Margaret has grown her poultry business, diversified her income and built a more secure future for her family. #Women'sEconomicEmpowerment #MoreThanMicrofinance #WomenInBusiness #BeyondTheLoan #CommunityUplift
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As Chief Executive Officer of MicroLoan Foundation Zimbabwe, Samson provides strategic leadership that strengthens operations, expands outreach and ensures women across Zimbabwe have access to finance, business training and ongoing support to build resilient businesses.
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Our Group CEO, Medha Wilson reflects on what responsible financial inclusion really looks like, why nuance matters, and how mission-led microfinance can help women build more secure futures. Read the article here: zurl.co/J2ylw #CriticismOfMicrofinance
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Alifosina is a great example of our microfinance model in action, having scaled up her businesses and loans over time. Her maize mill now provides jobs for 8 people and is a hive of community activity. #MicrofinanceSuccess #Scaling #BusinessInvestment #CommunityTransformation
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In 2025, we provided more than 155,000 women across Southern Africa with loans, savings, training, mentoring and more. For more details about our work, view our 2025 Annual Report: zurl.co/eLHCa #Microfinance #ImpactReport #WomenInBusiness #FinancialStatement
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