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18,707 lenders made a loan.
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4,311 entrepreneurs funded.
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Featured Entrepreneurs

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Rejoice Eke Nigeria Bricks Rejoice is 32 years old and married with four children. She lives in Delta State, Nigeria. She sells bricks to help... more >>

$550

50% raised

Sorry Heart Group Sierra Leone Food Market These are members of the Sorry Heart Group. They are small-scale businesspeople in Magburaka, a town in northern... more >>

$650

92% raised

Augusta Asemota Eniye Nigeria Pharmacy Augusta is a nurse by training. She also has a medicine stall, where she treats and sells medicines at retail prices... more >>

$675

22% raised

Cristina United States Child Care Cristina started her day care business 6 years ago after working at an electronics factory in Fremont for eighteen... more >>

$10,000

13% raised

Marie Ndour Senegal Beauty Salon Marie NDOUR is a 38-year-old woman who is married and the mother of seven children, plus she has two of her brothers... more >>

$1,150

86% raised

Courage Group Sierra Leone Fuel/Firewood Meet Kadiatu Koroma, Abdul Kamara, Fatmata Koroma, Koloneh Sesay, and Mohamed Sesay, the members of the Courage... more >>

$1,600

67% raised

Carmela Pajarito Bolivia Wholesale Carmela is a landlord and she sells sweets. She lives in her own house, which is under construction. It is located... more >>

$700

89% raised

Iyad Palestine Animal Sales Iyad, age 33, is a responsible father of six children who has always watched over his family’s financial security.... more >>

$2,000

23% raised

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Featured Team

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Team:	Bellinghamsters
Location:	Bellingham, WA
Description:	We are residents of Bellingham, Washington in the Northwest of the United States of America. Our city is known for its rich culture, beautiful environment and healthy lifestyle.
We Loan Because:	We are lucky to live in one of the most beautiful and rich areas on the planet. We want to share our good fortune with others. We admire and respect those who are working to create good lives for...
Created:	August 30, 2008
Number of Members:	9