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
$ 37.22
Still Requires
$ 30,826.98
Ruth Kasar And Group
from Ukhrul, Manipur
Purpose : To start and expand their business in piggery, weaving, poultry, fishery and farming businesses
Ruth, a 60-year-old married woman from the Ukhrul district of Manipur, lives with her family of five and earns a monthly household income of INR 21,000. She leads a group of 63 committed members who work diligently to support their families and save for a better future. Understanding that increased income and financial control are key to economic empowerment, Ruth and her friends strive to become self-sufficient and create wealth. Their collective efforts will not only benefit Ruth and her family but also uplift the entire communit... Read more
Funded
$ 37.22
Still Requires
$ 24,654.14
Wortam Kchui And Group
from Ukhrul, Manipur
Purpose : To start and expand their business in piggery, weaving, poultry, fishery and farming businesses
Wortam, a 43-year-old married woman from Ukhrul district in Manipur, lives with her family of four and manages a modest household income of INR 20,000 per month. She leads a group of 50 determined women who work tirelessly to support their families while saving diligently for a better future. Believing that financial independence brings true empowerment, Wortam and her group aspire to become self-reliant and build sustainable livelihoods. Their efforts are aimed not just at improving their own lives, but also at uplifting their fam... Read more
Funded
$ 37.22
Still Requires
$ 24,654.14
Gohilkokilaben And Group
from Kapadvanj, Gujarat
Purpose : To purchase a sewing machine to expand business
Gohilkokilaben is a 45-year-old married woman residing in Kheda district, Gujarat. She is engaged in the tailoring business. She stitches clothes such as kurtis, salwar suits, and other garments. She has a household of three members and a household monthly income of INR 30,500. She wants to purchase a new sewing machine and a kit of needles, thread rolls, buttons, etc to expand her tailoring business. She has applied for a group loan of INR 20,00,000 from Saath Mahila, one of Milaap's field partners. She leads a group of thirty-nine w... Read more
Funded
$ 0.00
Still Requires
$ 18,518.52
Dataniyasurjaya And Group
from Viramgam, Gujarat
Purpose : To build toilet and water facilities for a safer sanitary lifestyle
Dataniyasurjaya, a 26-year-old married woman from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, lives in a household of three members and earns a monthly income of INR 35,000. She has come together with 27 other women to request a sanitation loan of INR 15,00,000 through Saath Mahila, with the aim of building toilets and ensuring access to clean water. Currently, the nearest facilities are far away, and each family spends around INR 1,400 per month on medical expenses due to poor sanitation. These women deeply understand the importance of having safe and hy... Read more
Funded
$ 37.22
Still Requires
$ 703.52
Dipti Barman
from Bindol, West Bengal
Purpose : To expand a paddy and rice business
Dipti, a 22-year-old married woman, lives in a small village called Bindol in the North Dinajpur district of West Bengal. She wishes to support her husband in expanding their paddy and rice business. Her husband buys paddy directly from the fields, processes it, packs it, and sells it in the local market. With a household of five members, the family earns around INR 25,000 per month and manages to save about INR 17,900. To further improve their income, Dipti is seeking a loan of INR 60,000 through Grameen Shakti, a field partner of... Read more
Funded
$ 27.22
Still Requires
$ 713.52
Gitarani Roy
from Bindol, West Bengal
Purpose : To purchase paddy, rice to expand paddy business.
Gitarani lives in a small village called Bindol in the North Dinajpur district of West Bengal. She wishes to support her husband in expanding their paddy and rice business. Her husband buys paddy directly from the fields, processes it, packs it, and sells it in the local market. With a household of four members, the family earns around INR 25,000 per month and manages to save about INR 18,800. To further improve their income, Gitarani is seeking a loan of INR 60,000 through Grameen Shakti, a field partner of Milaap. With your su... Read more
Funded
$ 27.22
Still Requires
$ 590.06
Ajefa Khatoon
from DIGHAL BANK, Bihar
Purpose : To expand her tea business with additional stall items
Ajefa, a 30-year-old woman from Kishanganj district in Bihar, runs a small tea stall alongside her husband. Together, they work tirelessly to provide for their family and support the education of their school-going children. Their stall, known for serving a variety of teas, currently brings in a monthly income of INR 17,000. Along with tea, they sell biscuits, cakes, and other snacks, attracting travelers and locals, especially during busy morning and evening hours. To expand their menu and increase their earnings, Ajefa has applie... Read more
Funded
$ 27.22
Still Requires
$ 713.52
Shanti Barman
from Raiganj, West Bengal
Purpose : To purchase goats for her animal husbandry business.
Shanti, a 32-year-old enterprising woman from North Dinajpur district in West Bengal, runs a goat-rearing business to support her family of four. She raises goats and sells them in the market for their meat and hides. Through her hard work, she has been able to contribute to her household expenses and build a life of dignity with her earnings and savings. However, with rising inflation and the uncertainty of emergencies, her current income is not sufficient to secure her family’s future. To overcome this challenge, Shanti wishes to... Read more
Funded
$ 27.22
Still Requires
$ 590.06
Puja Rabidas
from Patirajpur, West Bengal
Purpose : To purchase paddy to expand her paddy business
Puja, a 26-year-old woman from Patirajpur village in North Dinajpur district, West Bengal, lives with her family of five. With a monthly household income of INR 25,000. She is determined to improve her family’s financial stability. She wishes to support her husband in expanding their paddy business. He buys paddy directly from the fields, processes and packs it, and sells it in the local market. To grow the business and increase their earnings, Puja has applied for a loan of INR 50,000 from Grameen Shakti, a field partner of Milaap... Read more
Funded
$ 27.22
Still Requires
$ 713.52
Kanan Biswas Samadder
from Raiganj, West Bengal
Purpose : To purchase stock for expanding grocery business.
Kanan is a 49-year-old woman from Raiganj, North Dinajpur district, West Bengal, who runs a grocery store. She sells essential items like tea, sugar, rice, pulses, spices, salt, and oil etc. With a household of four and a monthly income of INR 25,000, Kanan is looking to expand her business by purchasing larger quantities of sugar, rice, tea, and other goods to meet the demands of the local market. She has applied for a loan of INR 60,000 from Grameen Shakti, one of Milaap's field partners, to help her grow the business. Kanan and ... Read more
