Financial Inclusion in Egypt - Empower 8000 women

Vera* started singlehandedly running her family’s photography business after her husband passed away unexpectedly. She was left with old equipment, which presented a real challenge to Vera and her business. She didn’t have the funds to buy a new camera to meet the modern photography expectations her customers had, but she relied on the business to provide for her and her two children. 

After being awarded a loan through B’edaya, Vera took action to make every cent count. She bought a digital camera, choosing to purchase a used camera over a brand-new one to save as much as possible. With the remaining amount, she bought a CD copier and specialized graphics software she could use to create photos and videos. 

Vera’s B’edaya loan helped her to improve her studio and made the studio’s work stand out in her area. From the generated revenue, she was then able to buy a color printer, an instant photo maker, a new computer, and the digital camera she had always wanted. 

She is now well known by locals for her high-quality photo and video production! 

Stories like this show us how important micro-finance loans are to widowed women, many of whom just need an extra helping hand. We are blessed to see women like Vera thrive after getting the encouragement and support they deserve. 

With your help, more widowed women in Egypt can find the independence they need to unlock their God-given potential and serve as admirable examples to their children and their communities. 

*Name and image changed to protect the privacy and dignity of the individual.