#microloans

Photo update! The work of SIA is happening every day

One of the interesting parts about working internationally is that, because we do not see it right in front of us, it can be easy to...

Local low-interest loans in Matungu Community, Kenya

When Chris Owino was ready to expand his grocery stall in the market, he joined the Matungu Community Development Charity’s small loan...

Visiting Manyamula Village

Last week was SIA Board Member Kathleen King’s first visit to a Malawian village. I appreciated her new-comer observations on what she...

How do micro-loans actually help the poor?

The answer to this question may not be what you think. A recent Vox article presented studies that show that while micro-loans may not...

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