Sandra Pinnington, Founder of the WLA, recently joined the Women’s Development Board for Microloan Foundation. Sandra was completely inspired by the charity as it touched a lot of her values and aspirations for a world where women are equal in society. The charity raises women out of extreme poverty by giving them hope and a life line to change their lives. To enable them to put food back on the table, keep their children in education and make a difference to their lives and their communities. In western cultures, we often take so much for granted. Together with Microloan Foundation, a little really does go a long way.

In Malawi more than 70% of the population live in extreme poverty. They struggle to feed their family, send their children to school and take them to the doctor when they fall ill.

Jane knows exactly how that feels. She lives in a small village in Malawi and was just 17 when she had her first child. The pressure of being a young parent soon intensified when she and her husband divorced. She was left to raise their two young daughters on her own. Living in a remote rural area where employment opportunities are extremely limited, Jane struggled to provide even the basics like food and shelter. The family often went to bed hungry.

As the sole provider Jane strived to find a way to redefine her family’s future. She dreamt of life with more choices for her daughters. Jane joined a MicroLoan Foundation loan group and her life began to transform.