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736 million people globally live on less than €1.60 a day
Inequality between mature economies and emerging markets has left millions in poverty and without opportunity. This has consequences such as lack of education, gender inequality, and unsafe living conditions.
Lendahand empowers you to make your impact across the world by investing in companies in emerging markets working hard to improve their local economies and communities.
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Our experienced team selects proven companies and financial institutions that need funding to grow their businesses. These companies then list “projects” on our site for you to crowdfund.
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Invest in the projects most important to you based on factors such as job creation, environmental impact, or gender equality. Start from €50 and earn up to 7% annual interest.
Fight poverty in emerging markets
Help close the €4.6 trillion funding gap facing SMEs in emerging markets, create jobs, improve local communities, and contribute to a sustainable financial system that works for everyone.
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EcuadorFACES 2
With the loan of EUR 240,000 new local partner FACES aims to support the financing of around 100 microenterprises in Ecuador, with a greater focus on rural sectors and preferably in agricultural activities. **please note: this project contains an exchange rate risk EUR/USD)**
€240,000
5.25%
24 months
USD
Currency6 months
| Amount | €240,000 |
| Interest | 5.25% |
| Maturity | 24 months |
| Repayments | 6 months |
| Currency | USD |
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