Development in GardeningFarmer MicroCredit Program with TCP Global
DIG supports farmers to access affordable inputs and expand production, strengthening household incomes and reinforcing the link between food security and financial resilience.
Underserved farmers in remote communities, including DIG graduates
From dig.org/projects/farmer-microcredit-program ↗About this program
In partnership with TCP Global, DIG is distributing micro loans to underserved farmers who live in remote communities who are otherwise unable to access such opportunities on their own.
The TCP Global model, which was developed by returned Peace Corps Volunteers, invites existing grassroots organizations to run loan programs in their respective communities.
The program provides DIG graduates with low interest loans to strengthen their small-scale agri-business.
Questions
What does the program provide?
The program provides DIG graduates with low interest loans to strengthen their small-scale agri-business.
Who developed the TCP Global model?
The TCP Global model, which was developed by returned Peace Corps Volunteers, invites existing grassroots organizations to run loan programs in their respective communities.
Details
- Who
- Underserved farmers in remote communities, including DIG graduates
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