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The challenge
Small businesses in Upper Egypt often cannot access the modest capital they need to grow, leaving families without stable income.
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What Impact did
Impact provides small, accessible loans to micro and small enterprises that are already operating, and accompanies borrowers through regular home visits and family activities.
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Who took part
300 families across the community.
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What changed
The loan portfolio has reached EGP 8 million. Each loan is also a relationship — a chance to listen, understand challenges and offer encouragement.
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What comes next
Over the next five years, Impact’s ambition is to grow the portfolio to EGP 300 million and reach more than 6,000 families.
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Microloans that open doors in Al-Minya
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