Partnering for Microfinance Development and Impact Program 2010-2015

Results achieved by the end of the project on July 2015 include: (1) microfinance services were provided to 85 045 active clients (81% women) through three microfinance institutions that have attained nearly full self-sufficiency; (2) two Savings Group programs comprised of 2 272 self-managed groups (54 839 members) have achieved a member attendance of 92.1% and a retention of 99.4%; And (3) women’s status has been raised by establishing their own businesses by being financially more independent and by achieving greater respect and recognition amongst their families and communities. These results have contributed to increased access to loans improvement to household well-being and increased organizational capacities to administer Savings Group programs.