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Embroidering her way out of poverty

Zainab returned to the country after the collapse of Taliban regime and microfinance helped her start  embroidery business and find her way out of poverty. Now, Zainab employes more than 50...

A victim of theft turns bankruptcy into a boon

Khalil's shop was robbed twice but microfinance helped him become a confident entrepreneur. Download Full Story

A widow living in a cave finds her way out

In 1997, Sousan became a widow at 37 years old when her husband, Mohammad Hussain, died of cancer. Suddenly, the housewife, who was illiterate, became the default breadwinner, in charge...

A once needy woman becomes the village “Khala”

THE STORY OF NAJIBA By Matin Ezidyar MISFA Staff It was not so long ago when Najiba, her husband, who is paralyzed on one leg, and her seven children were...

A glimmer of hope for a woman in despair

For MISFA staff Matin Ezidyar, the trip to Badakhshan was work­—one of the tasks to tick off from his list of priorities. He was scheduled to meet with some of...