You can help a family fundraise for a better life. Make a loan.
Milaap provides a global crowdfunding platform for interest-free lending. Milaap Social Ventures Pte Ltd and its subsidiaries do not originate or collect loans in India; that function is carried out by a partnering non-profit working with other non-profit micro-finance institutions and NBFC-MFIs at the grassroots. The partnering non-profit is authorised to bring overseas loan funds into India under the Reserve Bank of India’s External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) framework.
Lenders should see these loans as an engaging and innovative form of giving, without any financial expectation whatsoever. They should also note that Milaap loans are philanthropic and high-risk: you may lose some or all of your principal, defaults can occur, and any currency-exchange losses are your responsibility.
To know more please read the Milaap Lending Terms.
Funded
$ 342.48
Still Requires
$ 201.00
Mehnika Khatun
from Kushida, Bihar
Purpose : To expand her business by increasing corn inventory
Mehnika, a 34-year-old married woman from the Katihar district of Kushida, is engaged in the corn trading business. She lives with her family of four and manages a monthly household income of INR 25,000. Hardworking and determined, Mehnika is focused on improving her family’s financial well-being. As the primary caretaker of her household, Mehnika believes that improving their standard of living is essential for a healthier, more secure future. To expand her corn business and boost her income, she has applied for a loan of INR 50,0... Read more
Funded
$ 1,602.06
Still Requires
$ 245.76
Shami Khatun And Group
from Azamnagar, Bihar
Purpose : To expand paddy business by increasing stock of paddy
Shami is a 40-year-old married woman from Katihar district, Bihar, who lives with her husband and two children. Her husband runs a paddy trading business, purchasing paddy from local farmers and selling it in the local market. The business is the family’s primary source of income. To help expand the business, Shami has joined hands with her friends from the village and applied for a group loan of INR 170,000 from Grameen Shakti, a field partner of Milaap. She will use her share of the loan to purchase additional paddy and increase ... Read more
Funded
$ 402.70
Still Requires
$ 575.54
Only 6 days left
Tuliya Devi And Group
from Barsoi, Bihar
Purpose : To purchase additional blankets and stock to expand her business
Tuliya, a 49-year-old married woman from Katihar, Bihar, lives with her family of five. For the past few years, she has been helping her family run a small blanket business. They sell blankets and other winter essentials to customers in their local community. The business provides an important source of income for the family and helps them meet their household needs. With growing demand for blankets, Tuliya hopes to expand the family business by increasing their stock and offering a wider variety of products. However, limited finan... Read more
Funded
$ 279.67
Still Requires
$ 644.24
Only 6 days left
Saraswati Soren And Group
from Kalna, West Bengal
Purpose : To expand her fish-selling business
Saraswati is a 33-year-old married woman from Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, who lives with her family of four. She leads a small group of two dedicated women from her community, both of whom are working hard to expand their small businesses. Together, they have applied for a loan of INR 85,000 from Grameen Shakti, a field partner of Milaap. Saraswati earns her livelihood by selling fish in the local market. With a monthly household income of around INR 12,500, she manages her business with determination and care. She ensures the qu... Read more
Funded
$ 375.53
Still Requires
$ 711.41
Only 6 days left
Chano Debsharma And Group
from Patirajpur, West Bengal
Purpose : To purchase paddy and rice to expand her business
Chano, a 34-year-old resident of North Dinajpur district, West Bengal, lives with her family of five and manages a monthly household income of INR 19,500. Determined to improve her family’s financial stability, she wishes to support her husband in expanding their paddy and rice business. Her husband sources paddy and rice directly from farms, processes and packs it, and sells it in the local market. To grow their business and increase earnings, Chano along with her friend, has applied for a group loan of INR 100,000 from Grameen Sh... Read more
Funded
$ 367.60
Still Requires
$ 719.35
Only 6 days left
Dipali Bhuimali And Group
from Patirajpur, West Bengal
Purpose : To purchase paddy and rice to expand her business
Dipali, a 44-year-old resident of North Dinajpur district, West Bengal, lives with her family of four and manages a monthly household income of INR 19,500. Determined to improve her family’s financial stability, she wishes to support her husband in expanding their paddy and rice business. Her husband sources paddy and rice directly from farms, processes and packs it, and sells it in the local market. To grow their business and increase earnings, Dipali along with her friend, has applied for a group loan of INR 100,000 from Grameen ... Read more
Funded
$ 848.73
Still Requires
$ 944.72
Jhuma Rajbanshi And Group
from Shantipur, West Bengal
Purpose : To expand her handloom saree business
Jhuma is a 30-year-old married woman from Nadia district, West Bengal, who lives with her family of four. She is engaged in the handloom saree business, which is an important source of income for her household. She sells handwoven sarees to customers in her local community. To expand her business and meet growing customer demand, Jhuma has joined hands with her friends from the village and applied for a group loan of INR 165,000 from Grameen Shakti, a field partner of Milaap. She plans to use the loan to purchase additional sarees ... Read more
Funded
$ 1,243.10
Still Requires
$ 1,039.51
Zahana Khatun And Group
from Haikalbari, Bihar
Purpose : To purchase seeds, fertilizers, pesticides etc for paddy, mustard, jute and vegetables cultivation
Zahana, a 55-year-old married woman from Kishanganj, Bihar, lives with a family of five. Her husband cultivates paddy, mustard, jute, and vegetables on their farmland, earning a modest income by selling the produce in local markets. However, their current earnings are not enough to ensure long-term financial stability for their family. To improve their livelihood, Zahana and her husband have decided to expand into large scale cultivation of paddy, mustard, jute, and vegetables. To support this plan, Zahana, along with her friends s... Read more
Funded
$ 423.96
Still Requires
$ 1,097.77
Aaisha Khatoon And Group
from SONAILI, Bihar
Purpose : To purchase paddy, rice, etc in order to expand cereals business.
Aaisha is a 27-year-old married woman from Katihar district, Bihar, who lives with her family of four. With a modest monthly household income of INR 17,500, she leads a group of three hardworking women who are committed to supporting their families and improving their livelihoods. To increase their income and strengthen their financial independence, Aaisha and her group members plan to expand their cereals business. However, limited financial resources have made it difficult for them to grow their business. As the group leader, Aai... Read more
Funded
$ 456.64
Still Requires
$ 1,173.78
Manjura Khatun And Group
from Bindol, West Bengal
Purpose : To grow the paddy business by increasing inventory.
Manjura, a 56-year-old married woman from North Dinajpur district, West Bengal, supports her family through her husband’s paddy-selling business, their sole source of income. Her husband buys paddy from local farmers and sells it in the market. His dedication to quality and experience has earned him a solid reputation and satisfied customers. To expand their business, Manjura and her village friends have applied for a group loan of INR 150,000 from Grameen Shakti, a field partner of Milaap. She plans to use her share of the loan to... Read more
