Problem

Half the world's population - nearly 3 billion people – live on less than $2 a day. For many of these people, all they need is a little credit - a loan - to expand their tiny businesses and work their way out of poverty.

The Gift

Microentrepreneurs need equipment to enable their businesses to succeed. Whether it's a bicycle repair shop, a tire repair business, or a textile manufacturer, owners need to invest in machinery and tools to make their businesses run efficiently and grow.