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Partner Description:

CSC Empowerment and Inclusion (CEIP) was founded in 2015 as the microfinance wing of CSC, an organization that focuses on social inclusion and socio-economic development of marginalized communities, especially women and youth. CEIP is committed to enhancing financial inclusion by creating an enabling financial environment for low-income communities, operating as a non-bank microfinance company.

The primary goal of CEIP is to empower economically disadvantaged individuals in Pakistan, including the poor, landless, and asset-less, by providing access to resources for productive self-employment. This approach encourages individuals to engage in income-generating activities that alleviate poverty and enhance their overall quality of life. 

In addition to providing credit, CEIP also offers financial literacy, skills training, health and hygiene initiatives, and micro-insurance. Together, these comprehensive support services facilitate the creation of sustainable businesses that can support borrowers and their families in the long term.

A unique lending approach:

CEIP uses Kiva funding to provide innovative loan products that harness the economic potential of women in Pakistan. Through these loan products and comprehensive support services, CEIP is also facilitating remarkable social change, including increased female mobility, increased family decision-making, and a reduction in domestic violence.