Microfinance updates
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Programme update
A first for Murabaha: a motorbike for a member’s business
In May 2026, MASYAP financed a motorbike for a member through Murabaha, for the first time.
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More than a loan: working alongside women entrepreneurs
In May, MASYAP staff reviewed sales, stock, pricing and marketing with women on the loan programme.
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Microfinance visits and sewing machines through Murabaha
April follow-up visits checked on members’ businesses, and three members received sewing and overlock machines through Murabaha.
Programme updateMonitoring the impact of our loans
Follow-up visits gather feedback on business performance, loan use, challenges and the savings programme, so MASYAP can keep improving.
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Murabaha: freezers, cement and tools for six businesses
Instead of cash, six members received business assets through MASYAP’s Murabaha scheme, from deep freezers to cement and a saw for carpentry.
Programme updateLoans for 162 members, including young mothers
After training, MASYAP gave loans to 162 members to start or grow small businesses.
Programme update132 members trained for the new microfinance cycle
As members graduated to the savings programme, new members joined and 132 were trained in business, debt and savings management.
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Chairladies’ meetings and Zomba visits, September 2025
Group leaders shared experiences and agreed to mentor new microfinance members, while the team visited Zomba groups with training and loans.
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September 2025: 166 members trained and 150 new loans
Members from 38 support groups were trained in business and money management, and 150 received microloans.
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Microfinance follow-ups: keeping businesses going
Follow-up visits track how members use their loans and savings, identify why businesses fail and help members build resilience.
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Follow-up visits: repayments, savings and solving problems
Visits to members running small businesses encouraged them, tackled their problems and stressed timely repayment and saving.
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Qard Hasan loans and Murabaha equipment for members’ businesses
Members on interest-free Qard Hasan loans are repaying well and saving, while the Murabaha scheme has supplied equipment such as sausage makers and c…