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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · 8d

Right now, there are several loans that are almost fully funded on our website. If we can fully fund them before the end of the month, we’ll be able to send funding to our local partners even sooner.

If you can, take a moment to support one of these loans today 👇
bit.ly/4pPdApZ

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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · 18d

For 15 years, Boonlert has turned plastic, paper, and metal into opportunity. Now, she’s ready to grow her recycling business thanks to a loan!

It’s truly inspiring to see small business owners like Boonlert finding ways to protect the environment while building brighter futures. 🧡

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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · 26d

Many Lendwithcare loans don’t just help entrepreneurs start their businesses, they help them sustain and grow.

For Christine, a farmer from Togo, a loan enabled her to expand her land with the right tools and labour to keep her business thriving.

Support an entrepreneur today: bit.ly/4mEZFkD

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CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · Sep 2

We’re in the Big Issue this week talking about the impact of the Israeli occupation on employment in the West Bank & how you can help: careint.uk/4g7rdwo

Our micro-finance platform @lendwithcare.bsky.social has restarted loans in the West Bank to support small businesses' employment.

Read more:

West Bank Palestinian farmers fight for survival amid violence and economic collapse

Across the West Bank – home to roughly three million Palestinians – livelihoods have collapsed since the onset of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

www.bigissue.com

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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · Aug 29

Pranee, a hard working entrepreneur from Thailand, started a small mushroom farm in 2017 🍄

With a loan, Pranee hopes to expand her greenhouse and grow more mushrooms, helping her support her family.

Make a loan to an entrepreneur like Pranee: bit.ly/4mEZFkD

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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · Aug 19

As part of CARE International UK, Lendwithcare is proud to stand alongside the incredible people delivering life-saving aid on this #WorldHumanitarianDay 🧡

Today we honour their commitment and also reflect on the many communities still in urgent need of support.

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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · Aug 14

Have you ever wondered how a loan gets from you to an entrepreneur?

Read our latest blog to learn about the day-to-day work of Sirichon, a Field Officer working for Small Enterprise Development (our partner in northern Thailand). ⬇️

bit.ly/4fAHI3X

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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · Aug 13

Edah has been farming since she was a child.

With a loan, she’s been able to buy better seeds and fertilisers, giving her the chance to improve her harvest and build more security for the future.

For Edah, this loan means more than just growing food. It’s about stability and hope for what’s ahead🧡

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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · Jul 11

Kevin Paul is currently using animal waste to fuel his family’s stove and heat water!

Now, he's hoping to install a system that will turn that waste into natural fertiliser and clean energy to cut costs and help nearby farms.

Support Kevin Paul on the Lendwithcare website today: bit.ly/3TvSRsB

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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · Jun 27

Happy #MSMEs day!

Today, we're celebrating the incredible entrepreneurs supported through Lendwithcare, as well as the lenders and local development partners who make it all possible.

Every loan helps a small business grow, a family thrive, and a community flourish 🧡

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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · Jun 13

Earlier this year, we shared three special SolarAid loans, and we're excited to let you know that three more are now live on the site! ☀️

Don't miss the chance to support these unique and transformative loans ⬇️
bit.ly/43FUvh6

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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · Jun 7

While her husband is away at sea, Hoai runs a fishing net-weaving business from home to support their family.

It’s a trade that plays an important role in her coastal community in Vietnam, supplying local fishermen with the nets they need to earn a living 🐟

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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · May 16

Seven years ago, Oranuch won a local auction to set up a community drinking water plant in her village. Since then, she’s been providing clean and safe drinking water to residents in refillable containers.

We’re proud to support Oranuch as she brings clean water to more families in her community💧💙

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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · May 10

Twenty years ago, Margarita and her husband started running their grocery store as a means to support their family.

Today, thanks to their hard work and support from a Lendwithcare funded loan, Margarita's business is thriving!

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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · Apr 29

This #VolunteerWeek, we're celebrating Janet, one of our dedicated volunteers who’s helped edit profiles, fund loans and even joined three fundraising bike rides!

Janet’s ongoing commitment has made a real difference, and we couldn't be more grateful for her continued support 🧡

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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · Apr 22

🌍 Happy World Earth Day!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Lendwithcare lenders, our Climate Positive Grants are creating real change for the planet and for thousands of people like Simbi Shamimu.

Want to learn more or support a grant 👇
bit.ly/4iy90HX

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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · Apr 17

Akbar Sahib started his auto painting business in Pakistan with just a few buckets of paint and a big dream.

Thanks to a Lendwithcare-funded loan, he successfully grew his business, built a steady income, and now supports his whole family.

We couldn't be more proud of his hard work and talent 🎨 🖌️

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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · Apr 10

Thanks to our newest partner, U&I Microfinance Bank, you can now support hardworking entrepreneurs in Kenya through life-changing microloans. 🇰🇪

Head to the website to explore the very first Kenyan profiles and make your first loan today 👇
bit.ly/42p5ysZ

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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · Apr 4

Akhuwat, our long-standing partner in Pakistan, provides interest-free loans to help entrepreneurs like Yasmin Bibi thrive. 🧵👡

From sewing to shoemaking, they’re supporting people to turn their skills into steady incomes.

Have you ever lent to a business in Pakistan? 🇵🇰

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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · Mar 27

If you’re looking for a special gift for your mum, we’ve just launched two beautiful #MothersDay gift vouchers.

With one of these fabulous vouchers, your mum could support a wonderful entrepreneur with a microloan this Sunday 🧡

Get your Mother's Day gift today: lendwithcare.org/gift-vouchers

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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · Mar 19

It's great to hear what inspires our Volunteer Editors to be part of the Lendwithcare team!

A huge thank you to Linda, who has been with us for six months now, for her dedication and support 🧡

#lendwithcare #microfinance #microloans #povertyalleviation #givingback #volunteering

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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · Mar 14

For Beatrice and her group, farming is more than a way to earn a living, it’s a path to security and hope. 🧡

Help hardworking women like Beatrice grow their businesses and create a better future for their families: bit.ly/3DLxhvL

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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · Mar 11

Why do you choose to support female entrepreneurs through #microfinance? Thank you to everyone for sharing their thoughts and motivations behind your support.

For a full list of our favourite responses, take a look here: bit.ly/4ij5vFQ

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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · Feb 28

Noeme and her husband Ricky have turned their passion for baking into a thriving family business. 🍞

With 30 varieties of freshly made bread, they’ve built a loyal customer base!

Support a hardworking entrepreneur like Noeme as she grows her business with a life-changing loan today: bit.ly/4jUX8S9

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Lendwithcare @lendwithcare.bsky.social · Feb 25

Due to ongoing hard currency challenges in Malawi, some of your loan repayments may experience delays.

To provide some more details on the current situation, we’ve teamed up with our local partner MFT on a new blog article.

Read the article in 5 minutes: lnkd.in/ewWmZPNN

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