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Ascension Healthcare: Rallying Behind Our Health Programs
During the exciting momentum of our Challenge Match Campaign, we were honored to see Ascension Healthcare enthusiastically join forces with our team, forging a partnership in support of our Health Programs. Ascension Healthcare, renowned advocates for high-quality healthcare, showcased their commitment by collaborating for a compelling seminar that delved into the stark realities of healthcare …
A Story of Hope
United Efforts Overcome Obstacles: A Borehole Brings Hope to Warr, Northern Uganda
We are thrilled to share an inspiring story of resilience, unity, and progress from the heart of …
We Don’t Have to Do It Alone: Toni Temporiti on Empowering Women Through Trust and Community
Tune in! Sr. Toni Temporiti, founded Microfinancing Partners in Africa, an organization that …
The Impact of Lifting Women Out of Extreme Poverty
Women in Africa face significant challenges, including poverty, which exacerbates their struggle for …
Gratitude is Everything
When we come together and give to support our microfinance programs throughout Africa, it’s always …
East Africa
When It All Began With a “No”
It all started with a “No” from one of the programs MPA now partners with. But leave it …
What a Small Loan in Kenya Can Do
In Kenya, we work with our partner Jamii Bora. For years, a woman named, Ingrid Munro, has been …
MicroFinance
Breaking News: Unveiling Our Video Collaboration with Solstice Productions!
Excitement is in the air as we proudly present our latest collaboration—a captivating program …
Microfinancing Solutions for Agriculture: Transforming Farming Practices in Africa
Agriculture has been the backbone of Africa’s economy for centuries, providing livelihoods for …
Unlocking Education: Addressing Extreme Poverty and the Education Crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa, a region rich in cultural diversity and natural resources, has been grappling …
A Note from Our Executive Director: The Math of Microfinancing
I remember visiting Jane in her home in Mathare Slum in Nairobi, Kenya. Jane’s home was …
Project Expansions
A Look at Uganda’s Maternal Healthcare Systems & the Impact of Extreme Poverty
Ensuring the well-being of mothers and their newborns is a fundamental pillar of a robust healthcare …
From 2016 to 2022… Education + Microfinance = Better Health
The Safe Birth Project was born in 2016 when Bishop Kaggwa tasked Dr. Sherry Teefey, Professor of …
Giving a Hand Up This Thanksgiving
Dear Friends, We are so grateful to YOU for your support over the 15 years MPA has worked to help …
Looking Back on 2020
Dear Friends, What a year. I’d leave it at that, but in looking back, we need to take a moment to …
Updates from Africa
Africa Travels Daily Log: July 2023 – Part 2
Day 7 Narrative from Sr. Toni We left Plumtree after staying with the SVD Fathers at their hostel. …
Fire in Kibera Slum: MPA Donors to the Rescue With a Hand Up
On June 11, 2023, at approximately 2:00 am, a fire started in the Toi Market area of Kibera Slum in …
The Importance of Access to Clean Water in Africa: How It Impacts Health, Education, and Economic Growth
Access to clean water is essential for human life and development, but unfortunately, it is a luxury …
A Dignified Reduction of Extreme Poverty in Africa with Microfinancing
A Dignified Reduction of Extreme Poverty in Africa with Microfinancing Partners in Africa provides a …
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