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Microloans in Jatumpungo, Ecuador

Manna Project International's Small Business Development Program provides low interest rate loans and business development classes in rural Jatumpungo, Ecuador.

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Microloans in Jatumpungo, Ecuador

Microloans in Jatumpungo, Ecuador

Microloans in Jatumpungo, Ecuador

Microloans in Jatumpungo, Ecuador

Microloans in Jatumpungo, Ecuador

Manna Project International's Small Business Development Program provides low interest rate loans and business development classes in rural Jatumpungo, Ecuador.

Manna Project International's Small Business Development Program provides low interest rate loans and business development classes in rural Jatumpungo, Ecuador.

Manna Project International's Small Business Development Program provides low interest rate loans and business development classes in rural Jatumpungo, Ecuador.

Manna Project International's Small Business Development Program provides low interest rate loans and business development classes in rural Jatumpungo, Ecuador.

Cate Parker
Cate Parker
Cate Parker
Cate Parker
1 Campaign |
Jatumpungo, Ecuador
$2,415 USD 33 backers
86% of $2,800 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal


Manna Project International is a registered 501(c)(3) community development non-profit with sites in Ecuador, Nicaragua and Guatemala. The Ecuador branch of MPI is located in the beautiful Valle de los Chillos, a suburb of Quito. We believe in holistic development. So we've got our hands in a little bit of everything-- exercise, English, art and nutrition classes, a preventative health center, an environmental health program, small business development classes and microfinance.


Our microloan program

In April of 2012, the Oxford Microfinance Initiative reported that the small agricultural barrio of Jatumpungo would be the ideal location for a microfinance program. Existing sources for loans provide credit at exorbitantly high interest rates, which impedes the entrepreneurial potential of the community. By providing capital to small business owners at low interest rates and offering free small business development classes, MPI is working to promote the sustainable economic and social development of the Chillos Valley. 

Our small business classes are open to the entire community.

Current loan cycle

Clara, seen here with her prized ají, used her loan to build a greenhouse-- which is a must given Ecuador's formidable rainy season!

Here are the quick facts on our current loan cycle:

  • 7 loan recipients (6 women, 1 husband and wife team)
  • $2,700 loaned
  • 9% interest rate
  • 1 group elected treasurer
  • 1 group elected president
  • 2 Ecuadorian volunteers
  • 4 MPI Program Directors
  • 100% repayment rate


How can you get involved?

We have a close relationship with the community, as we visit our loan recipients often to help with accounting or lend a hand in the garden. There is a real need for more loans in Jatumpungo-- we've heard about it. Rarely a visit goes by without a friendly neighbor asking about the next loan cycle. Our goal is to double our lending capacity for the upcoming cycle in order to improve the quality of life of more families, and the economic stability of the community as a whole.

So, this is where you can help. Our goal is to raise $2800 by the start of our next loan cycle. All funds raised (regardless of whether or not we reach our goal) are 100% tax deductible and will go directly towards low interest loans used to support small business owners in Jatumpungo. 

Beautiful Jatumpungo


If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to contact Cate Parker at cate.parker@mannaproject.org. And please, help us spread the word! ¡Muchisimas gracias for your support!

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