Lending and Economic Empowerment Project
Minya · Assiut · Sohag · Luxor · Alexandria · Beheira
Lending and Economic Empowerment Project
The real starting point for a small business may be the right opportunity, not simply access to capital. The project combines accessible financing with the support beneficiaries need to turn an idea or a craft into a viable source of income.
By financing a large number of small and micro-enterprises, the project has enabled beneficiaries to start businesses or develop existing activities, with high levels of repayment compliance and business continuity.
Back to the programWho the project serves
The project serves women who support their families, small-scale artisans and owners of small businesses, young people seeking employment, and household breadwinners aged 18 to 65. Services reach communities in Minya, Assiut, Sohag, Luxor, Alexandria, and Beheira.
Key Project Outcomes
- 65,000 beneficiaries reached through financing for small and micro-enterprises.
- 65,000 small enterprises financed, helping owners continue operating and grow.
- 99.7% repayment compliance and business continuity.
- Support for formalization and official documentation.
- Higher household income and stronger management and marketing skills.
Main Activities
- Enterprise financing: assessing and disbursing microfinance loans.
- Entrepreneurship and business management workshops in management and marketing.
- Financial awareness on financial inclusion, digital services, and government exemptions.
- Technical support and regular field visits to monitor businesses.
Implementation Partners
- Partner civil society organizations
- Local institutions
- Relevant government entities
Help Create a New Opportunity
Sometimes what a person needs is not temporary assistance, but a genuine opportunity to work and become self-reliant. You can help make these opportunities possible through your time, expertise, or support.
