CoH is working to overcome obstacles to self-sufficiency within the tribal community.
Our Women’s Micro-Loan program, established in 2017, is helping poor Christian families to address their own needs through the purchase of pigs, goats, and sewing machines. The earnings from these small business ventures have repaid loans, supplemented family food supplies, and provided additional income. In 2021, 86 new loans were dispensed, with an average loan value of $62 and 85% of the previous year’s loans have been repaid. Many tribal women desire to be a part of this program, but future loans are dependent on the availability of contributions.
“I purchased two pigs with my loan. From these two pigs, I got seven baby pigs, which were sold at a profit. This allowed me to repay my loan, give $13 to my church, place my son in college, and supplement my family’s food. Now, the female pig is ready to have more babies!”
~ A tribal microloan recipient