DiscoverHope Fund (DHF) is a 501(c)3 public benefit nonprofit seeking to lift women out of poverty by encouraging financial and spiritual abundance through microcredit and sustainable support systems. In essence, we want to contribute to the global effort to end poverty by giving small loans to some of the 3 billion people who live on less than $2 a day and are trapped in poverty so they cannot adequately feed, clothe, or shelter themselves or their families.Truly, it’s amazing to see how hope creates optimism and dignity for those who have no access to capital. With small loans of $50-75 dollars paid back over 4-6 month periods, we work with our beneficiaries to initiate and grow their small businesses. We watch them use their cultural traditions and skills to guide their investments—whether it is selling grains in the local markets, cooking peanuts on the streets, or weaving clothing—these women give their utmost to protect and grow their business as they know it means survival and well-being for their families.The value of microcredit is that as women pay their loans back and learn to save for their families, money is returned for further loans and a framework is created for these women to actively participate in their own economic advancement, personal empowerment, and life transformation.The long-term sustainable changes we hope to make are highlighted by trainings we develop that are designed directly from the desires and needs voiced by the beneficiaries. Examples of some of the capacity lessons include the following: basic business principles, money management, technology, health and well-being, communication, family, self-esteem and self-confidence, and compassionate living principles. We believe that credit accompanied by education can truly help to lift beneficiaries out of poverty.
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