Shared Interest

Shared Interest: $15,000 to complete institution of its existing strategic plan and to scale its transformational banking model on a regional level. Through its local affiliate Thembani, the organization directly supports its grassroots project partners as they submit applications and negotiate loan terms with commercial lenders. In response to shifting laws and interest rates, the program plans to redesign its partnership strategy with Thembani for increased efficiency. Additionally, the organization initiated a feasibility study to strategically expand its efforts into neighboring South African countries.