She’s planning for the season ahead. Will you back her?
El Niño is putting the season ahead at risk. Below-average rainfall and widespread drought are forecast across Southern Africa during the October 2026–March 2027 growing season. The impact will vary by location, but poor harvests could mean lost income and food shortages, with hunger risks potentially worsening later in 2027.
Right now, women across Southern Africa need your support so they can access the finance and training they need to adapt, protect their businesses and build resilience for the challenges ahead.
Learn more about The Season AheadMicroLoan Foundation is a social microfinance institution providing business loans and training to women facing poverty in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Mrs Alifosina Mkonde is the proud mother of eight children, and lives in the outskirts of Lilongwe, Malawi. 11 years ago, she set up a small grocery stall selling rice, groundnuts and maize to support her family.
She dreamed that her children would get the education she never had. In reality, the family lived in extreme poverty and often went for weeks without food. Imagine the heartache of putting your children to bed hungry.
Determined to make a change, Mrs Mkonde joined a MicroLoan group in 2012, receiving extensive business training and a loan of just £13.
Take a look at where she is now.
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