Development, Microfinance / Microlending, Program

Episcopal Relief & Development addresses the root causes of poverty by creating income-earning opportunities for families.

* We provide micro-finance opportunities, including savings and credit circles that allow individuals and groups to start or expand small businesses and cooperatives.

* We supply tools, equipment and other resources to increase the value of products and improve access to markets.

* We train people to become effective marketers, managers and leaders of their own small businesses.

* We ensure that traditionally marginalized and vulnerable groups—such as girls and women, people impacted by HIV/AIDS including children orphaned by the disease and people living with disabilities—receive education and tools to support themselves.