mYANMAR IS
aSIA’S SECOND POOREST ECONOMY. BUT IT IS CURRENTLY Emerging FROM A LONG PERIOD
OF ISOLATION. Its people are rich in diversity, talent and HOPE AND WE ARE
WORKING CLOSELY WITH THEM TO HELP UNLOCK ECONOMIC POTENTIAL; TRANsFORMING
COMMUNITIES, EMPOWERING FAMILIES.
We have been offering microfinance and other financial
services to poor people in Myanmar since 1998. Through our work, we help small
business owners create or develop businesses with affordable credit.
Owning a small business provides financial security to a
family and has the potential to transform lives. It enables families to
increase their household incomes and to improve their quality of life. As a
result, the children of our borrowers enjoy better health, nutrition and
education.
We have service centres in remote rural areas. We also
work in two of the country’s primary economic hubs; Yangon and Mandalay. Clients
also contribute funds to finance for local projects including constructing schools,
building roads and supporting healthcare. As loans are paid back, others in the
community can benefit from further loans.