Microloan Foundation

Microloan Foundation

A different approach to charity

Volunteer experiences

We have had a host of wonderful volunteers help us with a huge variety of things. Fundraisers have climbed mountains and swum across crocadile infested waters. Others have helped us with our accounts, our admin, IT, research, agriculture projects, to hosting events and helping us move office!

Alex Merkovic worked with the MicroLoan Foundation on social networking and client graduation research in Africa. To read more about his experience of working with the MicroLoan click here.

Lynne Turner is a volunteer fundraiser for the MicroLoan Foundation having organised Malawi and Snowdonia trek challenges. You can read all about the treks that she organises here.

Read about the lovely Claire Scammell's experience of the Malawi Challenge here.

You can also read about Olivia's experience of the Malawi Challenge here.

Alexa Smith project managed our Pennies for Life world record attempt, read about her experience here.

Alice Leslie, our Fundraising Officer first started work as a volunteer here at the MicroLoan Foundation. Read about her first trip to Malawi here.

How it Works

We provide a loan with education and mentoring to our female entrepreneurs. When they repay, we recycle the money to help thousands more women.

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Our Vision

To help the poorest women in rural Africa to help themselves and their families out of poverty.

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Success Stories

  • Agnes and her chicken business

    On International Women's Day we celebrate the success of our clients like Agnes and her chicken business. Agnes has been a client for 8 months & has made great progress to help her family and herself .

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