Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation, Inc. (NWTF)
Philippines
Last updated October 29, 2012
Partner Description:
Founded in 1984, the Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation, Inc. (NWTF) began as a non-governmental organization aiming to help women achieve self-sufficiency, particularly in the province of Negros Occidental’s low-income communities. Its goal is to increase women’s awareness of their economic potential, their skills and productivity and to improve their quality of life.
A unique lending approach:
In 1989, NWTF accepted the challenge of replicating the Grameen Bank’s credit methodology through initiatives like Project Dungganon (Honorable) and Project Kasanag (Light that Offers Hope), which provide operating capital to start or expand clients’ businesses. This credit assistance is designed to help urban micro-entrepreneurs engaged in manufacturing, trading, buying and selling, service and shopkeeping, enabling them to improve their quality of life and participate in the economic progress of the community.
NWTF has broadened its services to include hospital income benefits, life insurance, accidental death benefits and more. Additionally, in 2004, NWTF launched its scholarship program, extending grants to qualified dependents of its clients. NWTF also introduced a micro-crop loan to address the needs of agrarian reform beneficiaries, giving them the opportunity to cultivate and retain ownership of their own land.
Clients participating at the workshop organized by NWTF under the project Dungganon.
A video on the organization’s work and impact:
Status Update - September 11, 2011
With an aim to fully migrate risk ratings to our new and enhanced risk rating system, Kiva has conducted a reassessment of the level of risk posed by this institution. During this reassessment, our analysts were able to gather updated operational and financial information about the institution, as well as speak with key members of the staff.
Kiva's new risk rating system has enabled us to display NWTF's risk rating with a higher level of granularity. As a result, NWTF's risk rating will now be displayed as 4.5 stars instead of 4 stars. To view the chart, please click here.
Image courtesy of Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation, Inc.
Partner Description:
Founded in 1984, the Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation, Inc. (NWTF) began as a non-governmental organization aiming to help women achieve self-sufficiency, particularly in the province of Negros Occidental’s low-income communities. Its goal is to increase women’s awareness of their economic potential, their skills and productivity and to improve their quality of life.
A unique lending approach:
In 1989, NWTF accepted the challenge of replicating the Grameen Bank’s credit methodology through initiatives like Project Dungganon (Honorable) and Project Kasanag (Light that Offers Hope), which provide operating capital to start or expand clients’ businesses. This credit assistance is designed to help urban micro-entrepreneurs engaged in manufacturing, trading, buying and selling, service and shopkeeping, enabling them to improve their quality of life and participate in the economic progress of the community.
NWTF has broadened its services to include hospital income benefits, life insurance, accidental death benefits and more. Additionally, in 2004, NWTF launched its scholarship program, extending grants to qualified dependents of its clients. NWTF also introduced a micro-crop loan to address the needs of agrarian reform beneficiaries, giving them the opportunity to cultivate and retain ownership of their own land.
Clients participating at the workshop organized by NWTF under the project Dungganon.
A video on the organization’s work and impact:
Status Update - September 11, 2011
With an aim to fully migrate risk ratings to our new and enhanced risk rating system, Kiva has conducted a reassessment of the level of risk posed by this institution. During this reassessment, our analysts were able to gather updated operational and financial information about the institution, as well as speak with key members of the staff.
Kiva's new risk rating system has enabled us to display NWTF's risk rating with a higher level of granularity. As a result, NWTF's risk rating will now be displayed as 4.5 stars instead of 4 stars. To view the chart, please click here.
Image courtesy of Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation, Inc.
Repayment Performance on Kiva
Repayment Performance on Kiva| This Field Partner | All Kiva Partners | ||
| Start Date On Kiva | Jul 10, 2009 | Oct 12, 2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Loans | $6,906,850 | $422,858,225 | |
| Amount of Raised Inactive Loans | $0 | $258,525 | |
| Number Of Raised Inactive Loans | 0 | 227 | |
| Amount of Paying Back Loans | $2,042,850 | $91,306,800 | |
| Number Of Paying Back Loans | 4,667 | 99,215 | |
| Amount of Ended Loans | $4,864,000 | $331,292,900 | |
| Number Of Ended Loans | 11,361 | 434,304 | |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.17% | 2.22% | |
| Amount In Arrears | $1,955 | $1,280,358 | |
| Outstanding Portfolio | $1,118,397 | $57,625,985 | |
| Number of Loans Delinquent | 19 | 10,235 | |
| Default Rate | 0.12% | 0.97% | |
| Amount of Ended Loans Defaulted | $5,766 | $3,220,059 | |
| Amount of Ended Loans | $4,864,000 | $331,292,900 | |
| Number Of Ended Loans Defaulted | 35 | 9,823 | |
| Currency Exchange Loss Rate | 0.00% | 0.02% | |
| Amount of Currency Exchange Loss | $0 | $77,435 | |
| Refund Rate | 0.11% | 0.96% | |
| Amount of Refunded Loans | $7,325 | $4,068,925 | |
| Number Of Refunded Loans | 19 | 4,589 |
Loan Characteristics On Kiva
Loan Characteristics On Kiva| This Field Partner | All Kiva Partners | ||
| Loans To Women Entrepreneurs | 99.22% | 74.05% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Loan Size | $431 | $406 | |
| Average Individual Loan Size | $431 | $645 | |
| Average Group Loan Size | $538 | $1,741 | |
| Average Number Of Entrepreneurs Per Group | 2 | 8 | |
| Average GDP Per Capita (PPP) in Local Country | $1,175 | $3,346 | |
| Average Loan Size / GDP Per Capita (PPP) | 36.67% | 12.14% | |
| Average Time To Fund A Loan | 4.37 days | 4.69 days | |
| Average Dollars Raised Per Day Per Loan | $98.68 | $86.56 | |
| Average Loan Term | 6.9 months | 9.6 months |
Journaling Performance on Kiva
Journaling Performance on Kiva| This Field Partner | All Kiva Partners | ||
| Total Journals | 3,270 | 202,696 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journaling Rate | 26.06% | 39.94% | |
| Average Number Of Comments Per Journal | 0.01 | 0.11 | |
| Average Number Of Recommendations Per Journal | 0.17 | 2.73 |
Borrowing Cost Comparison (based on 2011 data)
Borrowing Cost Comparison (based on 2011 data)| This Field Partner | Median for MFI Peers in Country | All Kiva Partners | ||
| Portfolio Yield | 46.40% | 45.60% | 35.14% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability (Return on Assets) | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.41% | |
| Average Loan Size (% of Per Capita Income) | 5.70% | 11.90% | 46.81% |
Country Fast Facts
Country Fast Facts- Country:
- Philippines
- Capital:
- Manila
- Official Language:
- Filipino and English
- Population:
- 90,460,000
- Avg Annual Income:
- $1175
- Labor Force:
- Laborers and Unskilled workers - 31.6% Agricultural Workers - 18.1%
- Population Below Poverty Line:
- 28,000,000
- Literacy Rate:
- 92%
- Infant Mortality Rate (per 1000):
- 30 deaths
- Life Expectancy:
- 68 years
Field Partner Staff
Presy AlbaMa. Judy Alcazar
Androw Bernardez
Sheena Bombio
Jesus de los Reyes
Massah Gamboa
Pachito Genovia
Joseph Guevarra
Andy Kaestle
Jubert Maquiling
Martina Quirino
Rhiana Marie Sabolbora
Raymond Patrick Serios
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Loriel Trumata
Reymund Vasquez
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